Have you experienced hygral fatigue before? For a summary guide to the info shared in this video, check out the blog post: genamarie.co/2022/07/hygral-fatigue-101-can-water-damage-your-hair/

I am gonna share my experience because this happened way too easily to me!! I have this right now because I first started my curly journey about 2 months ago, and I had super dry damaged hair at first. I didn’t know yet that my hair is fine and prefers protein more than moisture 😭 I washed every 3 days, used a moisture mask each time because of how chronically tangled my hair was, and I wet it everyday to refresh because I was amazed at how much curl I got when I wet it. But after about 3 weeks of that routine, it looks permanently greasy/wet and limp 😩 How I’ve been fixing it: Wash hair as little as possible (one week minimum). I use clarifying shampoo then regular shampoo (I use a protein shampoo). Not using any conditioner until my hair regulates! ~ after shampooing, I scrunch out excess water carefully then plop for the rest of my shower/skincare so it’s damp when I’m ready to style. I ONLY use mousse (praying hands method), scrunch, and then plop again (I would totally diffuse at this point, but I don’t have a diffuser yet) This routine has been helping so far, I hope it helps someone!

I find the issue with refresh day is that the product instructions typically say to apply to wet hair. Seldom have I experienced damp or dry applications instructions that work for me. Curly hair...cute but high maintenance!

I find constant brushing, constant blow drying to be FAR more damaging than wetting hair. I let my hair dry by itself in the summer. If it’s taking too long for my scalp to dry, I will quickly diffuse, just the scalp. I refresh daily if I go out. To refresh, I use a mixture in a 4 oz spray bottle of water with a tablespoon of my gel. My gel mixes with water easily and this way I use less water and it seals it immediately as it dries, which is always quickly. I only get hygral fatigue when I use certain leave-in masks. In general, the only Curlmith wash & condish products I like are the scalp detox shampoo and the the multitasking conditioner. I like most of the protein line, the protein leave-in is excellent when your hair is a frizzy mess and I use it to refresh, and the mousse is wonderful. I love the oil, very nice. While I don’t like any of the curl cremes, I am a fan of most of the gels, they’re all good for different things. I cannot tolerate the scent in the moisture line, it’s like a sickeningly sweet honey smell that’s not really indicative of actual honey. Glad they made a scent free line but I haven’t tried that yet. We just have so much money these days!

Perfect video! Have been struggling with hydra fatigue thank you for a thoroughly explained video 🤩

my hair has hygral fatique from air drying and so curls look stringy so this video was very helpful.

Comprehensive coverage of the condition. The learning continues …thank you!

Your came just in time! I am a curlsmith gal, however, maybe the heat it was sucking all the moisture. My hair not damaged but I will try the oil-poo. I have the other oil so don't know it will work. Thank you so much. You've been helping me to transition around 2 years my fine curls are happy too

Great video! Also, really impressed with the "Sources" section that you provide with links to studies... awesome!

Thanks for the great information! I look forward to your videos every week! 💕

I love the Fytonix hair growth oil on my scalp as a pre-shampoo treatment. I also run it through my ends to dry detangle before washing. It’s worked wonders! My hair is waist length & healthier than ever!

Thank you for the detailed information. I definitely needed this video.

Excellent information! Thank you!😊

Since I always wrap my hair up in a bun wet I think this might be me. I always thought keeping hair wet was hydrating or at least benign…

Hi Gena, I use a steam room and sauna usually twice a week at our local Turkish Baths. I think I may have been caring for my curly hair the wrong way. When I first started to go I didn't protect my hair either from the dry heat of the sauna or the moist atmosphere of the steam room. Then I decided to cover my hair with a plastic shower cap and towel. Sometimes I wet my hair before doing this. Sometimes I have used hair oil before putting on my shower cap and towel and sometimes I have used a conditioner and left on my hair. The length of time I am in the Turkish baths is up to 2 and a half hours. Listening to your video makes me realise that without knowing, I have probably damaged my hair! It certainly seems to have thinned since going to the Turkish Baths since February this year which I actually thought might be due to my diet. What advise can you give for caring for your hair in a sauna/steam room to look after curls. Thank you :)

You mentioned you liked the curlsmith scalp recipe deep conditioner, which one is that? Thanks! Great information in the video!

omg and it can be stringy too

Gena, You’ve sponsored several different curl products and I’m just embracing my curly hair, I’m confused. Which product do you really recommend. Thank you for your videos ❣️

Good video ✅

Hi Gena. I really love your content and it helped me and my sister a lot. I have generally healthy hair and my hair curls well even without product....it just doesn't hold haha. My hair is more coarse since its a bit thicker. I usually balance protein and moisture well. My hair isnt stringy but does get frizzy. My hair doesn't seem to be suffering from hygral fatigue yet but I am worried it might because I am getting it more wet. However, I'm also on a budget. Are there any pre-poo oils that are cheaper that you recommend? In addition, are there any cheaper dry shampoos that you recommend since I also workout a lot. I fully refresh only once a week and can go 7 days between washes. But i need to refresh somehow after working out. Can sweat Also cause hygral fatigue and how can I avoid that?

Is hygral fatigue fixable? please reply

Hi Gena, I’m using LUS products, any opinion on those? I am so confused at what my hair type is. After I put product in my hair it looks great when it initially dries but several hours later it seems to lose the shine and then the bottom frizzes. Any suggestions?

Great explanation. NOW I get it! LOL! Thank you!

Hi I was wondering if cutting my hair in a certain way would let it get curlier creating for volume. Do you think I should cut it in a certain way, any tips?

Do you have any mid end blow dryer you recommend? I just saw your video of what you got from Amazon

I'm still not sure of what's what in conditioners, can someone please help me & give me a list of deep conditioners that don't have protein, that I can get in the stores. It seems like all I see have some protein.

Hygral fatigue can occur under skin also??? Please reply ❤️

Why do my curls get tighter in high humidity?

What is a refresh? Is it a shower?