How to Determine What Your Curls Need | Protein & Moisture, Wrong Products, Buildup, Damage

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Do you struggle to identify what’s wrong with your curls and what they need? In this video, I help you identify when your products aren't right for you, protein and moisture imbalance, buildup, and damaged hair.
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@GenaMarie Жыл бұрын

Would you all like a downloadable chart that helps you identify your hair issue based on symptoms? If so I will add it to my blog: genamarie.co/2022/08/how-to-determine-what-your-curls-need/ Be sure you're subscribed to my blog via email so you will receive it: eepurl.com/cxMjdL

@Dramaduck139 Жыл бұрын

Yes, please!!!

@leahgalloway1915 Жыл бұрын

I have damage curls from using heat and having extensions and I’m using the Olaplex shampoo and conditioner do you think I should use the curls smith bond rehab salve ?

@melissag.9870 Жыл бұрын

Yes please ☺️!! My hair is damaged and high porosity. I can not give it enough moisture. I have been coloring my every 2 months bcuz the gray mixed with no color strands that my roots are look absolutely horrible 😫 !! I need help - when I have my hair done it looks similar in color to yours. Beautiful 😍

@Katherine-ls8ql Жыл бұрын

Yes-after watching your video is sounds like I’ve got hard water buildup with possible hydral fatigue and an oily scalp combined with medium to high porosity…..? Although I havnt bleached my hair in 4 yrs & most of it has been cut off, I am now re entering the color world to cover my grays with Goldwell Elumen, (semi permanent). I spent 2 years consistently in the ocean followed by 2 years of never being in the ocean. There’s so many variables to consider, I believe the chart would be very helpful.

@shelbyrose2791 Жыл бұрын

I just started taking care of my curls at 30 and its all so overwhelming. I pushed my mom to start taking care of her too. It's been a long time coming and I apricate how you break down the info in your videos. Just being able to rule out issues I don't have is HUGE.

@debrathomas2704 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! This video has definitely been helpful!

@paolapilonieta Жыл бұрын

Yes! A chart and map showing us how to troubleshoot would be awesome!!

@rosepritchard5203 Жыл бұрын

Definitely interested in the map! Thank you for all your help & the information you provide.

@FahimehHeydarzadeh 2 ай бұрын

I can say you are the best advisor on curly hair. Bravo. I learned a loooootttt from your videos, you cover every single thing that might be helpful. thanks a looottt :*

@hopiiii1 Жыл бұрын

Gina love how organized meticulous shoot are about sharing information on every video you do... Over the years I've gotten some really great tips from you.

@GenaMarie Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@malakmohamed6138 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video ,honestly. I liked that it is very informative and that you illustrated everything in an easy way. Thank you ❤

@cathyjones-hatcher 4 ай бұрын

You are THE BEST!- I have learned SO much from you! Many thanks!!

@kristinaandthegerman4554 Жыл бұрын

Omigosh, your skin! With makeup I always thought it, and you, are beautiful. But without makeup it is luminous, perfect canvas! I’d love to see a few skin care videos from you. Your skin is simply lovely!

@jclark645 Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness, I'm 2 months into my transition from straight to 2a/2b hair and it's such a struggle. My hair is v fine so I've been using the Ouidad moisture shampoo and conditioner for loose waves. But now my hair feels overly soft and limp. I'm still not 100% sure I can use Curlsmith products with my hair, but I'm guessing this is moisture overload. I'll try your tips and see what happens. You've been a lifesaver so far, I'm LOVING these instructional videos. Thank you!!

@irmaradinson2320 Жыл бұрын

Thanks to your videos was able to identify my hair issue. I stared with the serum day and night. And the detox system it was great. I trim my hair and lov the protein shampoo with the orange mask. In this weather heat is wild I use leave in and agua gel some days a little soufflé only glaze. But protein works for me very good.

@ladiiindi Жыл бұрын

Oh yes pdf document please! Thank you!

@tamarapace3036 Жыл бұрын

Great information! I struggle with frizz and retaining moisture. I started using Curl Smith products a few months ago and love how they help! It was from one of your videos that I decided to try this brand, thank you! For the first time since I have gone curly (2 1/2 years) that I can do little or no refresh because the clumps stay together with little frizz and it still looks shiny and fresh. I was getting frustrated about being unable to make it to day 2 because it was a helmet of frizz. This video was really helpful and I wish I had this when I was transitioning!

@samipreciado5937 Жыл бұрын

I get very frizzy too what did you do to tame the frizz?

@tamarapace3036 Жыл бұрын

@@samipreciado5937 it is a process that changes seasonally. I did use the whole line from shampoo and deep conditioner to stylers for my type of hair, low porosity, coarse, thick, mostly curly but multiple curl patterns. Don't get caught up on what works for someone else. Use trial and error and use enough of the product. I'm sorry I can't tell you what will work for Your curls and hair type. I don't need extra protein but you might. I do brush styling and make sure my frizzy parts get extra attention by finger coiling and a light spray of hairspray. No touch! Not until it's dry. Best of luck! Don't get discouraged 💖

@kimwende Жыл бұрын

Yes I'd like the map document. I seem to have dry hair with some frizz. Since I started following the curly method (about 8 months) I've only been happy with my hair one time. My hair is thick and coarse with 2b waves with a few ringlets here and there.

@gracedottavi3174 Жыл бұрын

What products are you using?

@Brynja24 Жыл бұрын

On washday, my hair feels perfect imo. It's soft but not too soft, is shiny and the waves have bounce. But after refreshing on day two with a spray or gel my hair gets so dull and dry and just feels hard. Perhaps I should just refresh with some water and not use products on top of the products that I used on washday

@GenaMarie Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I try and only add product when refreshing on day 3-4. The key is to use a gel that can be reactivated with water

@Brynja24 Жыл бұрын

@@GenaMarie Do you have any product recommendation? 🤗

@ironrose01 Жыл бұрын

Sometimes if I have a really good wash day i’ll actually just use a light oil to tame frizz. It helps to keep everything in check without cause dull buildup.

@StormyDay Жыл бұрын

@Veronika Be I had the same issue bc my hair is fine. I use my refreshing products mixed in with water in a spray bottle. You have to tailor it to your personal needs, try a teaspoon in a 2 ounce spray bottle and add more product or water depending on your needs. I do it for both gel and styling cream depending on my needs that day, too much frizz I use gel. Too little moisture, I use cream, then use a light spray of my gel mixture on top of that. Make sure your gel has humectants, those polyquarts make all the difference and like Gena said, make sure your gel is water activated, as they will mix well with water.

@Brynja24 Жыл бұрын

@@StormyDay I just ordered the Weightless Air Drying Cream and the Hydro Style Flexi Jelly from Curlsmith and hope my hair will love them 🤗

@ReactiveDogDiaries 4 күн бұрын

Curly fairy god mother, where have you been all my life you’ve literally been answering all the questions I’ve been googling, angel sent from heaven thank you!

@alice-df 9 ай бұрын

Im definitely having a protein overload OR I just need to chop some lengths off. We'll see. Thabk you for this, it was really helpful!

@tondabailey348 7 ай бұрын

Yes, a chart would be helpful

@StormyDay Жыл бұрын

Fabulous video, so much information packed in 26 minutes! I don’t know how you do it! My main problem is day three DRYNESS, frizz and tangling. The tangling is very bad. I’m about 18 months into the transition and my hair is long so it’s going to take a while. What I do notice is if you have damaged hair on your last 9 inches, it does affect your first 9 inches of newer growth, even though it is not damaged in the traditional way. It is affected bc it gets damaged by proxy. For example, if you have loads of tangles, even light pulling can damage new growth. So I can see why it takes so long for one’s hair to normalize. It’s not going to do that till a bit of time has passed after you cut off your last very damaged area. In the interim, I do notice that products that didn’t work for me in the beginning are working for me now, like the Featherlight Protein Crème, I disliked it at first but now I love it! Nothing takes away day 3 frizz like it does and also adds moisture. I use it in a spray bottle with water mixed in. I do this with many of my products for refreshing so as to incorporate water and not have buildup.

@GenaMarie Жыл бұрын

Yes, totally know what you mean. It took me like 3 years to fully grow out my damage. My hair didn't cooperate until it was gone

@StormyDay Жыл бұрын

@@GenaMarie that’s why I’m not a fan of anything but super light gels, or maybe no gel, for people with shoulder length hair or longer unless they religiously use an oil to break the cast.

@allonsy9808 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video! I've been thinking I have a protein issue (even though only one product I use has protein, and it's low on the ingredient list). However, after this video, I really think my hair is damaged even though I've mostly been following CGM for several years now. I have a tendency of skipping conditioner because I have very thin, very fine hair and it weighs it down. That said, I'm going to conduct an experiment I use a very light conditioner on wash days (2x/week). I believe (at least to start) I need a heat protectant for use with my diffuser. As always, great information, Gina!

@dawnnash5301 Жыл бұрын

Hi Gena Marie, I have thin / fine long wavy hair but very dry on the ends, I think I have lack of moisture in my hair. Can you just do a video on what to use on fine (thin) wavy/ little curly hair that needs moisture only? 🙏 Even though I need moisture in my hair, I don't want products that will weigh my hair down. Love your videos 😁

@GummyBear1972 6 ай бұрын

My hair is definitely damaged. When I started to try wearing my hair wavy a couple months ago, I assumed I had healthy, virgin hair that is low porosity. As I experimented with refreshing by wetting my hair daily and scrunching, I noticed my waves just fell flat, especially at the bottom ends. My hair has been dull with lots of baby hairs sticking out, too, but I never realized why until I read about pH. I had been shapooing with Dr. Bronner's liquid castille soap for over a decade, not realizing the pH is 9 and that alkalinity strips hair of 18-MEA and opens the cuticles up to hygral fatigue with daily rewetting. Yikes! I am using Curlsmith Bond Curl Rehab Salve about monthly for about 30 minutes and then using The Strength products for protein. I am now learning about using coconut oils before shampooing to help prevent too much water from getting into the hair shaft and then shea butter after moisturizing to help lock in the moisture. I have not tried it yet, but it makes sense to try to keep the hair shaft from changing size so frequently and so much, and help prevent further breakage as it grows out. I get worried and confused about protein overload but I am glad you mentioned that that is pretty much only a problem if you use protein treatments, which I don't, so hopefully I am good with this routine for a while. I also have Curlsmith shine products for when I don't need as much rotein, but really don't know when to switch. Thank you for educating us through your personal hair journey. It's really great that you have so many situations documented as examples for us. I used to think hair is hair and unprocessed hair like mine is healthy as can be, but I am learning a lot!

@deandrajohnson1973 Жыл бұрын

This was a wonderful and very informative video. My hair is very healthy and pretty low porosity but fine and really fine around my hairline and in certain spots. I’m starting to think my issue with silky roots that can fall limp is due to that hair getting over moisturized because it’s finer than the rest so it’s easier to happen in that area. I’m gonna really need to think about this. 🤔

@annadrabkova3716 Жыл бұрын

Information overload? Yes.

@angelag669 Жыл бұрын

I go product free (sometimes I will add a light cream) often mainly because since I am retired I don't have to go places very often. I love doing this as my hair feels so soft and I get a break from stylers and the dryer. I usually air dry when I go product free. It is a trade-off b/c I will get more frizz and sooner. A fair trade to me.

@GenaMarie Жыл бұрын

Love going product free too! It helps give the hair a break from styling and manipulation.

@cindybrook0520 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Gena, can you do a video or offer suggestions for dry, wiry, grays using Curlsmith? 🙂

@GenaMarie Жыл бұрын

Yes! here you go: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/epyehLudmM3XiY0.html

@cindybrook0520 Жыл бұрын

@@GenaMarie Thank you. I didn't realize I had coarse hair until I took the CS quiz. I like how the Souffle holds, but I don't think I can live with the scent, so l'm going to try the shine gel.

@raquel5362 Ай бұрын

I cut bangs on my 3a/3b hair for the first time ever and knew that if I wanted my new look to thrive I’d have to take better care of it. I’m here learning so much from you and your detail-oriented approach. Thank you. What do you think about using the same brand across all products? I’ve heard contradicting information.

@Lulu-xl5cm Жыл бұрын

I went crazy a few months ago and bought almost every curlsmith product. I think there are only 3 I haven't bought (yet) Me likey dis brand :)

@GenaMarie Жыл бұрын

I have yet to try something I didn't like!

@dkexperience4407 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much but whe don't have the hair products in South Africa my hair is very dry

@chiarad7633 Жыл бұрын

but your hair is so lovable even when frizzy!! 😢

@debraray5786 Жыл бұрын

What oil do you recommend to put on the hair before shampooing? GREAT video!!

@GenaMarie Жыл бұрын

Any oil will do, but I've been using this one the most from Curlsmith because it absorbs quick so I dont have to wait to shampoo: tidd.ly/3OuP7T7

@yasminsidi2037 Жыл бұрын

HI! Loved this! I think I'm experiencing hard water buildup. I wanted to know: is there any difference between leave-in deep conditioner and rinsing deep conditioner?

@GenaMarie Жыл бұрын

You always want to rinse out your deep conditioner. The Curlsmith Multi-Tasking Conditioner is the only one I know of that can also be used as a leave-in.

@sefjung99 Жыл бұрын

Does it applies for straight hair too

@lshawndavis Жыл бұрын

Have you used Aunt Jackie’s Don’t Shrink gel? Also, what about Giovanni’s Curl Habit shampoo or conditioner? I have seen them at a really good price but interested in learning whether you (or your subscribers/viewers) have tried either of them?? Thanks!

@tandihare6993 Жыл бұрын

Hello I’m not sure I feel like my hair has a little of everything you said lol. It’s frustrating because I feel like my hair is actually harder to get it to do stuff then when I first started. My hair was actually very course feeling and now it’s soft but it does break a whole lot, i just don’t know what I’m doing wrong… but love your videos😊

@anisax23 Жыл бұрын

Does anyone know how often we should be washing our curly hair? Does it even matter? Thanks!

@rebeccapinto9926 Жыл бұрын

If you use olaplex 3 or curlsmith bond, should you also use the primer before using the clarifying shampoo? Thanks. X

@chrissyivey914 Жыл бұрын

Do you have a video and/or advice/suggestions on straight ends? I have noticed that the hair at my neck line are straight and won’t curl no matter what products or styling techniques I use. I have had to curl them around my finger and clip them in place during the first half of diffusing. This probably isn’t the best thing to do but it’s the only thing I’ve found that works. HELP!!!

@yashgaurang 8 ай бұрын

My hair thickness was very less as compared to previous year due to smoothening. To regain back my hair I started applying Cocoonion anti hair fall kit by littleeextra and it worked in boosting hair density and growth. I would advise if you apply it then always wash your hair by mixing shampoo with some water before using as it works much better in that way. Also when you apply oil then heat it a little and then apply. Apply it at least once or twice a week. Use neem wood comb while combing your hair and use scalp massager while hair cleansing to get remove pollution and dirt etc and it gives even super charged results.

@jessg.829 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great information! 👍🏻 Do you find that you have more hair fall (shedding) in the summer? I seem to be having a lot lately and was wondering if the summer heat might be responsible for it. 🤔

@GenaMarie Жыл бұрын

I don't think heat will directly cause shedding. If anything it will just cause your hair to become dry and need deep conditioning more. Also the sun can damage the hair, salt water, chlorine, etc. Excessive shedding is due to an internal issue, usually.

@emily10056 Жыл бұрын

I also have been having excessive shedding :( what did you do about it?

@tammiebrown8317 Жыл бұрын

@@emily10056 Get a full thyroid and hormone panel. Both effect hair loss and growth.

@deniseruffini1688 Жыл бұрын

Love Curlsmith except the soufflé . Wonder if I used too much or my hair doesn’t like aloe. My hair loves the protein cream though

@GenaMarie Жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s a gel where you don’t want to use too much

@janetrowley1608 2 ай бұрын

HI Gena, I am from Australia and have been following your methods and recommendations for a while now. I have tried a variety of products which include Curlsmith products, Cantu , Shea Moisture, Davroe, Clever Curl and Nak. I have coloured hair, probably 3 a type but exceptionally dry. I use the protein core shampoo from Curlsmith and following up with the Multitask conditioner. In fact I find I need to use the multitask conditioner every day as I need to damp down every day. I also use the double quench moisture every week just for more moisture. I was trying the Cantu avocado gel but am thinking that it is too drying for my hair. I have recently gone back to the curlsmith souffle. I realise this video was posted 12 months ago but was hoping you could advise me re my routine. Should I be trying a bond treatment or ??? Thanks.

@halloween5sucks736 Жыл бұрын

Can I use hair medication that's unprescribed?

@kiki-kiks Жыл бұрын

I still don’t know what’s wrong with my curly hair. I have 3b fine curly hair. I use light weight products, my hair feels softs, it’s shiny, but all of a suden these last weeks it lacks volume. I dont know if i maybe over dry my hair these days or just don’t apply engouh product. What do u think?🥺

@sailormoon444 Жыл бұрын

So I use the curlsmith shine conditioner and shampoo. Then I go in with the bounce curl clump and define cream then the gel. The only product that has some protein is the gel. I get a lot of tangles and halo frizz and my hair breaks easily. Do I need more protein or moisture?

@malakmohamed6138 Жыл бұрын

But how do I know if my hair needs protein even though it doesn't have moisture overload ?

@vonderheide Жыл бұрын

I'm having what I think is protein overload since I started in June 2021 transitioning my new found waves I had moisture overload was using protein shampoos and conditioners and the bond rehab salve nothing worked it took almost a year to get my hair to bring out my waves it was very damaged from using the straighting iron every day for over 20 years I then got in June of 2022 the aphgee 2 step treatment used it once and it sort of helped then 6 weeks later I did it again now my hair very dry lost its waves they are much loser and my hair became very low porosity it won't soak up conditioner or take in styling products I'm finding switching from soaking wet styling to damp (putting leave in on very wet hair srunching then ploping then adding gel and mouse are sort of working) has given me some wave back but it not that wave I had before were it had spirals mixed in

@sharihumbert7832 Жыл бұрын

I’m on day 63 today and I’m super discouraged-my hair is pretty heat damaged, so there’s large sections in the back with no curl pattern whatsoever. I know I’m supposed to be patient during the transition process, but I’m struggling, because I want to be able to wear it down, but I end up having to put it up in a bun or clip every day-not sure what to do 😢

@cathyfreeman8608 10 ай бұрын

For transitioning hair, try doing roller sets or perm rods. It will blend the two hair types so they look uniform and you can enjoy beautiful curls during this phase.

@whatsup7064 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I have a question. I love working out and that causes me to sweat a lot. However Its so tiring to wash my hair all the time cause it is curly. What would you recommend to do to hair if you sweat. Like what to do to the hair and how often to wash it? Thank you so much

@GenaMarie Жыл бұрын

Honestly just let the sweat dry! It's not harmful to our scalps, as long as we don't have buildup. Once your hair and scalp are actually dirty, then wash it. I refresh my hair like normal and then diffuse so it dries. I sometimes also use a foaming dry shampoo at the scalp.

@tiffanycooney3234 Жыл бұрын

Good information but as someone who lives in Canada the products your recommending like curl smith we dont have so could you recommend other brands especially a good gel.

@GenaMarie Жыл бұрын

Curlsmith ships to Canada!

@jakob9666 8 ай бұрын

im a track athlete and i train everyday which means i sweat a lot daily. do you think that the sweating on my scalp could cause hygral fatigue?

@carolinearunkumar4639 Жыл бұрын

Hi Gena.. can i use bond curl salve every week? My hair is bleached and very fine, frizzy low density .

@GenaMarie Жыл бұрын

Curlsmith says for high porosity hair (damaged hair) it can be used every 2-3 washes. So once a week seems too frequent but it depends on how often you wash your hair.

@sketchesandroses 8 ай бұрын

My hair breaks immediately when I stretch it, but it feels more damp and takes longer to dry than it used to. So I guess I both have dry hair and moisture overload???

@sutanuroy3922 Жыл бұрын

After washing and applying leave in conditioner can i use aloe vera gel as a gel? I live in a small country in Asia. So all of the product you and other youtubers suggest is out of my budget even the drugstore products. So can i use aloe vera as a gel?

@SunshineHappiness161 Жыл бұрын

Not sure but if it works why not? Maybe you can also look into making your own gel with flaxseeds: there are many tutorials on how to make this

@Dramaduck139 Жыл бұрын

Do you have a chart or video explaining the different kinds of frizz? I'm having a hard time determining what kinds of frizz I have. I'd love to know what's normal and what's not.

@GenaMarie Жыл бұрын

I don't have anything comparing frizz, but I do have a video series I did where I explain mistakes that could lead to frizz at each stage of your routine: kzfaq.info/sun/PLcFghU1dAGroSw1vS6EgdXqBcrG8CWA_b

@Dramaduck139 Жыл бұрын

@@GenaMarie Thank you!

@ootenba5910 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this! I gave up on CG because I bought way too heavy products & had serious info overload 😂 I have 3a/3b, fine and low porosity and hope the curlsmith products will do the trick (or at least make it look less dry)

@joywilliams9864 Жыл бұрын

Cg?

@kristinevega501 Жыл бұрын

Hi Gena, I am in desperate need of help with my hair. I believe I have serve hard water damage. All the signs you mentioned about hard water damage I have on top of color fading very quickly and red copper tones to my hair. This is happening to my whole family. After using one of the chelating shampoos that you mention how do you maintain your hair over the following weeks and how often do you wash with the chelating shampoos. Please help my hair is in a serve staste in my opinion.

@GenaMarie Жыл бұрын

I highly recommend fixing the hard water issue for long term hair health. Installing a water softener is the best investment and will save your appliances and other things in your home. If that is not an option like if you're renting or with budget, they do make hard water softener attachments for your showerhead that you have to add salt to reguluarly. A regular showerhead filter will not filter hard water, it need to have salt to soften it. In terms of the chelating shampoo, I would use it a couple times a month.

@kristinevega501 Жыл бұрын

@@GenaMarie Thank You so much for your response. I just moved into a new home and installed a water softner with filtration on our whole home about 5 months ago. I believe the Hard water damage came from the previous state I lived in I never new how bad Hard water could damage hair until I started researching that's why we installed a system in our new home.

@tammiebrown8317 Жыл бұрын

Mine stretches but feels very very dry. Lots of frizz. Recently lots of breakage. 🥴

@tammiebrown8317 Жыл бұрын

Did I miss your recommendations for over moisturized hair? I think I’ve watch this video 29 times. 😂

@gloriajohnson697 Жыл бұрын

How do you get a hard hold with a lightweight styler?

@GenaMarie Жыл бұрын

Use something that has a thin consistency like the Curlsmith Soufflé or the Ouidad ACC Stronger Hold Gel that provide strong hold

@xz3024 Жыл бұрын

Curlsmith Curl Defining Styling Souffle definitely does not work for my hair :(

@donnahalstead531 Жыл бұрын

So if use olaplex treatment do curls still need protein ??

@GenaMarie Жыл бұрын

It’s just depends. If you have very damaged hair your hair can benefit from both. I use Olaplex and I also use deep conditioners with protein once a month or so. If your hair is healthy you don’t need much protein, just some here and there for maintenance

@BethyBlue Жыл бұрын

My 6 year old had kinky curly hair, then suddenly the curls loosened as it got longer and now only the ends curl. How do I bring her curls back?

@83croissant Жыл бұрын

Haircut! Some people just have hair that is curlier when short

@Chloe-zs7vb Жыл бұрын

For years i have had oily spots right in the front strands of my hair and sometimes its better but normally its so oily that the whole front section is extremely oily and looks wel and I don't know how to fix it and the rest of my hair is never really oily unless i really need to wash my hair. Any suggestions?

@GenaMarie Жыл бұрын

Perhaps dry the Curlsmith Detox kit if you haven't already. It's designed to balance your scalp's microbiome, which can get thrown off and cause imbalances

@Chloe-zs7vb Жыл бұрын

@@GenaMarie thank you so much I will have to try that soon. Im trying to get a job currently so I will have to wait to get the whole kit but I will definitely try that!

@savon5499 4 ай бұрын

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@emily10056 Жыл бұрын

Hello! I have curly hair just like you and recently started loosing hair. I thought I had protein overload because how how my hair looked and feels as I know i over did coconut oil in my hair. after 3 weeks of using a clarifying shampoo once a week i don’t really see results. what should i try or what should i do? thank you!

@gracedottavi3174 Жыл бұрын

My hair hates coconut oil as well + I’m dealing with hair shed + protein overload, how much hair are you losing? Chunks/a lot? Or just a little more shed than usual? Sometimes people shed more with the seasons, stress or from protein. I would try deep conditioning or rosemary rinses. Olive oil works good for me so I just mix conditioner and olive oil and put it all over my hair with a disposable shower cap.

@emily10056 Жыл бұрын

@@gracedottavi3174 Hello, Im just shedding more than usual not chunks. Thank you so much for the advice I would definitely try that. How many times a week do you mix olive oil with you’re conditioner?

@gracedottavi3174 Жыл бұрын

@@emily10056 - I pretty much wash my hair two times a week but I deep condition as needed. I microwave olive oil for like 15 seconds (careful, it might be hot) and I just put it all over with conditioner. That personally always worked for my hair. I have low porosity. Just rub it all over scalp with finger tips. Sounds like you just need moisture, if the clarifying is too much it’ll just dry you out. Avoid all protein or coconut oil and even aloe and jojoba oil is protein. Insane I know.

@emily10056 Жыл бұрын

@@gracedottavi3174 Thank you so much for the help and advice! I will definitely try doing that. And I personally love the Gaurnier Shampoo and Conditioner but stopped using it and was using the clarifying shampoo and conditioner from this one brand. Should I go back to Gaurnier or is there a specific hair shampoo and conditioner to mix with the olive oil?

@gracedottavi3174 Жыл бұрын

@@emily10056 - Of course glad to help. If the Garnier works then go back to that. The olive oil and conditioner is a DIY deep conditioning mask, that you do on your wash days. Then just jump in and wash your hair as you would. Or just avoid the coconut oil and use the Garnier and it’ll start coming back.

@woodstockwitch8 11 ай бұрын

PLEASE HELP 🙏 I cannot work out what's happening to my hair I am freaking out, I cut out proiten for months and started washing my hair every morning and use a deep conditioning treatment its winter here so took abit to dry , I feel I medium porosity hair. Almost overnight my hair texture changed. My hair is so soft and light, feels finer but doesn't look it and fluffy my curls have dropped like I haven't noticed a massive shed either. It's currently been over a week I have tried ACV rinse and protien treatments My curl pattern has slowly returned not as bouncy but when it dried it drops and my hair just feels so light my hair tie slips down and it doesn't hold a style I am soo scared please any guidance would be appreciated 🙏 😔😢

@Duckies1023 Ай бұрын

Probably way too late for an answer. But does anyone know how she has video representation of the “type” of symptoms she is explaining? Did she do her hair “wrong” on purpose for the video? Did she have videos from her “journey” that she was able to pull from? All of the examples she gave were her, right?

@GenaMarie Ай бұрын

I have been documenting my hair journey on youtube for years, so I have loads of footage to pull from for examples of instances where my hair had all of these issues!

@lygophilia4127 Жыл бұрын

I think my hair just needs a better owner. Give me all the right products, and I'll still mess it up. 😅

@zjunegirl1862 3 ай бұрын

My ends are curlier than my top? What's that mean? Haha

@GenaMarie 3 ай бұрын

Totally natural, or can be from buildup, your styling technique (or lack thereof) or too heavy of products. I have a video on this here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rNFxoZl0zqvKYY0.html&pp=gAQBiAQB