❤ that was awesome my brother is a hairdresser and my beautiful loooong locks are getting damaged since moving back to USA from italy. I lived there 26 yrs. I now live between Montana and Vegas. Both dry one cold one hot. I do the exact same thing for my hair. As always. Wash air dry or blow dry then flat iron bio ionic upper 1/3 from roots down then curling iron Ghd creative curl the rest of the way. Only once a week. Every week. Always had a water softener. Water is well water in Montana. Chlorinated in Vegas. Now I have a halo system to filter water but it’s not really soft. I was using RAHUA CLASSIC shampoo and omega 9 hair mask. Leave in treatment rahua. Ghd heat spray. My naturally wavy hair in the last year and a half has turned almost stick straight I saw my ends and even in the middle breakage. Even under the nape. The only thing besides where I live that I e done different is for a year if I’m in the pool a couple of hours ( I never get me hair wet) I would twist my hair and put ir in a twisted bun secure with a stretched out SILK ( not satin) scrunchie. Also when washing my face. Def cuter than a shower cap in front of new bf. So what do u think is breaking it Water Styling Scrunchie Other 😮 I really liked the amount of info you gave us. I already subscribed and will be watching all your videos I appreciate you taking the time to read this. And do that video
Thank you so much for subscribing and for sharing your hair journey with me! It sounds like you’ve put a lot of thought and care into maintaining your beautiful long hair, so I understand how frustrating it must be to see it change. There are a few factors here that could be contributing to the breakage and changes in texture, and I’ll touch on each. First, water quality can make a big difference. Since you’ve lived in Italy with a water softener, transitioning to harder water (even with the halo system) in Montana and chlorinated water in Vegas could affect your hair’s elasticity and strength over time. Hard water can cause minerals to build up, making hair more brittle. Rather than making big adjustments like installing water filters in every new location, I’d actually suggest using a low-pH shampoo to help neutralize hard water effects. This is more convenient and effective. Personally, I like the K18 shampoos-they’re designed with this technology to work against mineral buildup while being gentle on the hair. Using a product like this will give you a great cleanse, and you can rely on your conditioner or mask for moisture and repair. If you don’t see improvements, a water softener could be the next step. For extra protection, you might also consider getting a clear gloss treatment if you haven’t tried one yet. It can add shine, protect your strands, and help reduce breakage. As for the scrunchie, using silk is typically gentle, so it’s unlikely to be a main cause. That said, a lighter hold or looser twist could help minimize any potential friction. Lastly, climate differences-going from dry cold to dry heat-can also lead to changes in hair texture and strength over time, so adding more moisture might be beneficial. I’m really glad you enjoyed the video! I’m happy to help however I can. Thanks again for watching and sharing your story! 🥰
You are right that different hair types will feel different and that some feel more porous, though the most significant way I have been able to tell is when the strand has inconsistent textures running through the same strand (for example; it feels smooth running your fingers through and then it will immediately feel harder on the way down). Most people that style their hair have this issue to some degree and it is even more common the longer your hair is. While straight, curly and coily all have various amount of textures as the hair grows from the follicle, the cuticle should feel consistent all the way through. It is manageable but takes time and patience. I hope this helps!
Thank you!!!!!😊
❤ that was awesome my brother is a hairdresser and my beautiful loooong locks are getting damaged since moving back to USA from italy. I lived there 26 yrs.
I now live between Montana and Vegas. Both dry one cold one hot. I do the exact same thing for my hair. As always.
Wash air dry or blow dry then flat iron bio ionic upper 1/3 from roots down then curling iron Ghd creative curl the rest of the way. Only once a week. Every week.
Always had a water softener.
Water is well water in Montana. Chlorinated in Vegas. Now I have a halo system to filter water but it’s not really soft.
I was using RAHUA CLASSIC shampoo and omega 9 hair mask. Leave in treatment rahua. Ghd heat spray.
My naturally wavy hair in the last year and a half has turned almost stick straight I saw my ends and even in the middle breakage. Even under the nape. The only thing besides where I live that I e done different is for a year if I’m in the pool a couple of hours ( I never get me hair wet)
I would twist my hair and put ir in a twisted bun secure with a stretched out SILK ( not satin) scrunchie. Also when washing my face. Def cuter than a shower cap in front of new bf.
So what do u think is breaking it
Water
Styling
Scrunchie
Other 😮
I really liked the amount of info you gave us. I already subscribed and will be watching all your videos
I appreciate you taking the time to read this. And do that video
Thank you so much for subscribing and for sharing your hair journey with me! It sounds like you’ve put a lot of thought and care into maintaining your beautiful long hair, so I understand how frustrating it must be to see it change.
There are a few factors here that could be contributing to the breakage and changes in texture, and I’ll touch on each. First, water quality can make a big difference. Since you’ve lived in Italy with a water softener, transitioning to harder water (even with the halo system) in Montana and chlorinated water in Vegas could affect your hair’s elasticity and strength over time. Hard water can cause minerals to build up, making hair more brittle.
Rather than making big adjustments like installing water filters in every new location, I’d actually suggest using a low-pH shampoo to help neutralize hard water effects. This is more convenient and effective. Personally, I like the K18 shampoos-they’re designed with this technology to work against mineral buildup while being gentle on the hair. Using a product like this will give you a great cleanse, and you can rely on your conditioner or mask for moisture and repair. If you don’t see improvements, a water softener could be the next step.
For extra protection, you might also consider getting a clear gloss treatment if you haven’t tried one yet. It can add shine, protect your strands, and help reduce breakage.
As for the scrunchie, using silk is typically gentle, so it’s unlikely to be a main cause. That said, a lighter hold or looser twist could help minimize any potential friction. Lastly, climate differences-going from dry cold to dry heat-can also lead to changes in hair texture and strength over time, so adding more moisture might be beneficial.
I’m really glad you enjoyed the video! I’m happy to help however I can. Thanks again for watching and sharing your story! 🥰
I thought people with a bumpy hair cuticle just means you have natfuql texture like curly hair has natural texture ? Ie bumpy x
You are right that different hair types will feel different and that some feel more porous, though the most significant way I have been able to tell is when the strand has inconsistent textures running through the same strand (for example; it feels smooth running your fingers through and then it will immediately feel harder on the way down). Most people that style their hair have this issue to some degree and it is even more common the longer your hair is.
While straight, curly and coily all have various amount of textures as the hair grows from the follicle, the cuticle should feel consistent all the way through. It is manageable but takes time and patience.
I hope this helps!