Beautiful results. Hair grow back so fast. I’ve found a stylist and decided to be a straight hair natural. I’m about shoulder length hoping to be APL by December.
Thank you, ms chelle! Wow, APL by December is an ambitious goal - I love it! And good for you in deciding to be a straight hair natural. Appreciate this update. #Letsgo 💪🏽💁🏾♀️
Hi Dolce! It's been a minute since I talked about my hair but I do love yours. It's truly beautiful. I can honestly say the regimen that I'm working with is truly good for my hair. My length is way past the shoulders, semi mid-back lane. I'm a senior citizen in my early sixties and with age and medications, my hair has suffered over the last 5 years. A perm it now every 4 months and I'm also taking Geritol which has truly helped me. I went from shoulder length see through hair to like I said semi mid-back. I also stopped using semi-permanent dye. I learned to embrace my gray hair which I love now. Again I am truly happy with the results and my hair is very very healthy.
Thank you, Renee! ☺️ And I’m so happy to hear you’re in a good place with your hair and loving your hair journey! Embracing your grays is the extra cherry in the top. Loving this update. Thanks for sharing! 👍🏾♥️
Ive been watching your hair journey for a while now and your hair is so beautiful. Im still natural and i haven't made the decision to return back to a relaxer. My hair was so much healthier. I used to relax my hair about every 5 months. I just relax because my hair is so curly. I think I'm ready now.
Hey, Moonglow8282! Thank you! And you are definitely on the right track in going back when it feels right. And if/when you do, please check back in and let me know how it goes!
Deeper Dive!! ❤ You are so right. At each milestone, I had to take a deeper dive to grow my hair longer!! Each length presents it’s set of positives and negatives! Whew! 1) From chin length 2) to neck to shoulder 3) to armpit! 4)My next challenge is to reach mid-back. 5)After that, to be fully and thickly mid-back. I would be happy there. Maybe in a year from now. 6)My dream is for someone to honestly describe me as having long hair. 7) Right now, I would probably be described as having medium length hair. 8) YOU, my dear, DEFINITELY HAVE LONG HAIR! Hands down! No 2 ways about it! Case Closed!😊
Michelle, thank you!! 🤗 I love this and I’m also loving your hair goals. Yes, you gotta recognize your milestones and you are reaching them and knocking them down. You're killin' it! Let’s gooooooo! 💪🏾💁🏾♀️♥️
April 2024 I cut off my 300 count x 35” micro interlocks. July 14, 2024 I relaxed my hair with “Motions” sodium hydroxide lye relaxer and applied “ANSWR” keratin smoothing treatment to my relaxed hair directly after the relaxer using the appropriate Olaplex products before during and after each treatment with excellent results! Every 3 months I reapply the keratin treatment to the new growth so that I don’t have an issue with 2 different textures/breakage. I plan to reapply the relaxer every 6 months and the keratin treatment every 3 months. I shampoo my scalp twice, condition, use a leave in conditioner, blow dry jelly and a heat protector before applying heat and only once per week followed by oiling my mid-shaft and ends with Olaplex #7, wrapping my hair nightly. I use the “RevAir” dryer, electric guarded hot comb temp 330 degrees only. I clip my ends as needed. My hair is silver, 4A/4B, medium density, grows 1- 11/2” monthly. The keratin treatment keeps my hair humidity resistant and easy to maintain. I plan to keep my length at mid back and layered. I keep my beard and mustache trimmed short. I am dark skinned with silver hair and 68 years old, retired widower, father of three, grandfather of five, working at staying fit. Your videos are inspiring. Thank you for sharing.🎉
Hey, James! Thank you for sharing your detailed hair journey (including your beard and mustache maintenance). It’s so awesome to hear about your commitment to healthy hair and even being clued in on a product I’ve never heard of - ANSWR. I just may have to look that one up… 🤔 Wonderful update!! 🙌🏾♥️
Please dont take this the wrong way but im sure im not the only one that would like to see u doing more like washing ur hair and flating iorning ur hair also relaxing ur hair all the things u do to ur hair we would not be tired of watching u do them over and over believe me looking forward to seeing all of that❤❤
Hey, Fay! I appreciate your comment. I wouldn’t think people would be interested in seeing the same thing over and over again (even I would get bored of it… lol). But I hear you and will take it into consideration. 😉♥️
Hello Dolce ! 👋🏽 Your hair is looking mighty good 👌🏽loving the glow and the flow (don't fight the feeling cause waist length is a coming!!) Roll call 📣📣 I am currently at 7 weeks and most likely will relax either at 8 or 9 weeks. This time around noticed more hair growth and hair has grown beyond my preferred BSL length. After relaxing plan on trimming it back to BSL.
Hey, Sandra! 👋🏽 Thank you!! And I will definitely take your advice and NOT fight the feeling anymore. LOL And, Yay!! I’m so happy to hear you’re getting such great growth! Loving this update, girl! Thanks for sharing! 👏🏾 👏🏾👏🏾♥️
Hi ❤ I bought K-18 today. The word is that it goes into the hair shaft deeper than Olaplex. Olaplex supposedly smooths the vertical cuticle, while K-18 goes through to the inner horizontal. I never used Olaplex. Olaplex is said to be the Original Gangster. And K-18 supposedly took the technology of Olaplex and improved upon it. I plan to use the K-18 today. It’s expensive though. But, I am working on getting length. I am now past my shoulders. Armpit length basically. I am texlaxed. I use AFFIRM: Dry & Itchy Scalp Formula. I use semiPermanent color. Clairol.
Oh, wow! So K-18 is supposed to be all that and a bag of Lay’s?! Haven’t tried it yet, but I’m so excited for you to see how it works on your hair. Let me know what you think and thanks for this update! 👍🏾♥️
Your Hair is beautiful. Do you think you have to trim a lot because you use heat often? I trim every relaxer which is every 10-12 weeks however I don’t use direct heat really that much maybe twice a year.
Hey, Sherelle! Thank you! Well, I started trimming every 4 & 8 weeks because the middle back section of my hair would always thin out and break. That section alone was always my issue. So, I think my hair loves a trimming schedule that aligns with its growing cycle, especially the middle section, more so than anything regarding heat. Otherwise, I would think I would have issues all over my head. Plus, I like freshly cut ends, so that drives me to trim more often, too. 😉👍🏾
Thee most beautiful relaxed hair on UA-cam!! So healthy looking, with shine and movement. Loves it😍. I am curious Dolce, do you wear your hair wrapped up for most of the work day? I find that since I go to work and I wear my hair out, it dries out about 3-4 days after my weekly wash day.
Thank you so much!! ☺️ And funny you ask because this past week I kept it wrapped - only taking my hair down for virtual work meetings. But I do try and wear it out as much as possible. If using the right products, your hair should maintain its moisture until next wash day.
@@DolceDawn Ahh ok. That's the key! I don't work from home, so I can't keep my hair wrapped during the day. One day I will work from home full-time and that will be great for my hair! Thanks for answering.
Your hair looks fabulous as always. And yeah I like to section the hair in four when I do relaxers it feels easier for me. Thanks again Dolce for sharing 😊
New ❤Product Usage: Lottabody Sleek Me Blow Out Lotion. This product worked so well that my hair behaved as if I had a relaxer instead of being texlaxed. My hair was really smooth. I don’t flat iron because my hair is fine and then looks to flat with flat ironing. I just blow dry with my RevAir, my great love ❤. And roll the ends or do braidouts.,Anyway, the sleek me lotion worked so well that my hair lost it’s volume. I like it, and I may purchase some in bulk to use more in the summer when my hair gets too poofy. I need to see how this works in a day or too.
Yay! Another success! You know I like their wrap lotion, so I’m not surprised Lottabody’s Blow Lotion is a hit. That’s whassup! Yes, please let me know how your hair looks/feels in the next few days. 💁🏾♀️👍🏾
New Product ❤Usage: K-18 leave in. This product goes on after shampoo. Before any conditioner, because it needs to travel deep into the hair. Wait 4 minutes, and then continue with your hair routine. I think it makes a difference. Must use 4 times. After you do your shampoo. Then when you need it. There is no way 4 pumps will work on my hair. I had to use more. Which makes it more expensive. Do I like it? Yes!! I need this to continue to work on length. I am now armpit length. Next goal, mid back! I need all the help I can get, since I both texlax and use semipermanent color.
Okay… so it goes on AFTER shampoo, which is different than Olaplex. Good to know. And I’m glad this one, too, is working for you thus far. You have really hit gold with these new products… I love that for you!! Yes, we need all the help we can get in reaching our hair goals and you’re well on your way. I appreciate these updates, Michelle. Please continue to keep me posted! #Letsgo 💁🏾♀️💪🏾♥️
@@DolceDawn Remember, ALSO use K-18 before and after EVERY PROCESS! Use it before you relax/texlax. AND then directly afterwards. Use before and after you color as well. Before conditioner and other steps. I bought mine on E-Bay. Cheaper. That’s why it is more expensive for those of us that relax and color our hair. We have to use K-18 before and after each process. Others just use it only after they shampoo.
Good Evening Dolce. Gorgeous Hair! My hair is thriving. Its healthy and reaches my shoulder blades in the back. I'm not happy enough though.. So many years trying to get to bra strap length and I'm not there yet. Perhaps I've reached my genetically determined length.... I'm still hopeful though.
Good evening, Judy! Thank you! Im happy to hear that your hair is thriving and I don’t want you to get discouraged with its length. If you can reach your shoulder blades then you can reach bra strap. We may have to do a deeper dive and analyze your regimen, but you CAN reach your desired length! We got this!! 💪🏾💁🏾♀️👍🏾
Excellent reveal yet again. You're doing absolutely well. I'm almost 5 weeks post and planning a 12 week stretch for the second time this year. I'm still in recovery mode from severely being iron deficient. I'm taking my medications religiously, though I haven't noticed any marked difference in how cold I feel as it's autumn over here. Thanks for sharing your updates 🎉
Hey, Empress_Glory! Thank you so much! Yes, please continue to take your meds as iron deficiency is no joke. Here’s to an easy relaxer stretch (only 7 more weeks to go! 🤗) and thanks for sharing! 👍🏾♥️
Hi Dolce, I have been seeing some crazy breakage and split ends and I figured out the cause. This early summer/late spring I started adding moisturizer and oil to my hair from the ears down every few days. Turns out adding water to my hair randomly was not as good as UA-camrs say. My hair has see through bits and the breakage went all the way up until I caught it in some places more than 17 inches:( So I have stopped doing that foolishness and I am using bond builders and protein treatments to strengthen my hair. Of course there was some cutting and I continue to trim where it needs it. I am deferring my 6 month relaxer until the hair is stronger so will got to 9 months before relaxing. I will go back to lots of moisturizing products on wash day and increase my wash days to keep my hair moisturized versus adding it outside of wash day. That has worked for years and proves I need to stay away from trendy BS!
Hey, girl! That’s what I’m talking about - owning your journey. Yep, a lot of those trends come and go, but you gotta stick to what works. Thanks for checking in with this update! 💪🏾💁🏾♀️
Hey Dolce, I been back and forth with levelling out my hair. I noticed a little breakage at the nape and decided to trim that to the white meat. After doing that I keep feeling conscious of the length compared to the rest of my hair. So tempted to level it all put to the length of the nape as plan is to grow it as long as I can - well at least to shoulder length at the moment. I'm trying yo aim for the blunt cut lob. My hair does not have its thickness as it used to and so the longer it is getting the more obvious that I have fine (healthy) hair. Decisions...decisions🤔
Hey, MrsD! I hear you. I will say that it may prove frustrating to try and keep the nape area the same length as the rest of your hair as the nape typically grows slower and is, therefore, usually shorter (unless you keep a short bob). Mine is. But I’m glad you trimmed/cut it because it WILL help it flourish. And since your hair is fine, you may want to opt for a bob with some light layers to make it look fuller. Just a suggestion… But you said it right: decisions, decisions. lol I appreciate this update and please keep me posted. 👍🏾♥️
@@DolceDawn Hey!! I appreciate your advice. I've made the decision to cut it back to the level of the nape area as that's where I feel my hair is at its healthiest and fullest. Health over length for me❤.
New ❤product usage: To moisturize texlaxed hair: I bought a stalk of aloe vera plant. Scooped out ALL the liquid and messaged it into my scalp and hair. Dry. Not shampooed. Wrapped in plastic for an hour. Then rinsed it out. Wow! My texlaxed hair was fresh and smooth as if I had undergone a time-consuming fresh relaxer. Very strange in a very good way!!! I am 3 weeks post texlaxer. After the aloe Vera, My new growth felt just like my texlaxed hair. I will see if it extends my stretch. It’s very interesting. A stalk of aloe Vera was only $2 at the supermarket. ❤I wonder if I have just stumbled upon a major hair secret that corporations don’t want us to know about. The liquid in the live aloe Vera plant.
Hey, Michelle! I know that there are quite a few naturals that use aloe on their hair with success, so you’re not alone. I, myself, have only used it on my skin, but I’m so happy it worked on your hair! (And, yes, it’s surprisingly cheap, which is definitely good for us.) 😉🤗
Hey, BionAvastar3000! Thank you, ma dear! 🤗 I guess I have to wait until the holidays to hear your official length, but the question is WHAT holiday? Thanksgiving? Christmas? I wanna know!!!!!! 💁🏾♀️💁🏾♀️ #hairtwinsies?
Sigh.. The intro/outros are nostalgic. ❤ Please don't change it ever. 😁 My update is ditching sulfate-free shampoos and sticking with the tried and true ORS shampoo and a good deep conditioner (Aussie, and ORS as needed). Sulfate-free ain't for me lol Also learning to use less leave-in conditioner and going back to hot oil treatments with tea tree oil. Clarifying my hair recently woke me up (and my strands) to how much it was suffering from product build up. The thickness has returned! The new shower filter helped a lot and clarifying sealed the deal. 🙌. Love your channel!
Hey, Relis! Yay! I’m glad you’re digging the intros/outros! 🤗 I'm also happy to hear you’re adjusting and going back to what works best for your hair. And, yes, clarifying now and again can do wonders in getting our hair back on track. Sounds like you’ve hit your stride. Good for you! Thanks for this update! P.S. I love that you’re loving the channel and appreciate you being a part of this whole journey to “betterness”. Thank you!! ♥️
@DolceDawn I saw in another that Precise no lye relaxer 😄 I have the same application style as yours,no gloves or the use of an applicator brush/sprush..I need to feel the new growth with my bare fingers!
Thank you so much, Fay! You’re still journeying and that’s OK because ias long as you’re doing all the right things for your hair, you WILL reach your destination! 💪🏾♥️
I tried aphogee 2 step treatment and moisture balancer last night with my relaxer (20 wks stretch) Not sure if it has made a difference yet but I recently found out my iron levels are low which explains why I’ve been having trouble with my hair breaking and feeling oddly brittle
Hey, Indi! Yes, the same thing happened to me. My hair felt strangely dry and stiff when I was anemic. Please take care of your iron levels and let me know if that treatment ends up making a difference with your hair. ♥️
You’ve been my own personal motivation to care for my hair for the longest time. Everytime I need a boost I run straight to your channel. Your hair is fabulous. Is your touch up schedule still every 8 weeks?
I’m 4 weeks post relaxer 😊 I’m planning on not trimming my hair for the next 3 months (1 month so far) because it’s looks uneven in some areas! But I’m taking great care of it 👏🏾 You hair is goals as always ❤
Hey, Bokuwatoki5983! Thank you!! ☺️♥️ Hmm… As you can guess, that makes me a little nervous (not trimming for 3 mos.), so please take extra care and keep an eye on those ends that they don’t get worse. Thanks for the update and I look forward to your next one. 💁🏾♀️👍🏾
Wow! How long did it take you to grow your hair like this? Edit: The middle part is difficult for me too! How do you prevent breakage. I don't even do heat anymore and and still experiencing breakage and shedding.
Hey, kaym.2854! Hmm… well, including a couple of setbacks, I would say it’s been about 4 years since starting my hair journey. And me keeping a trimming schedule has really helped my middle part - actually, ALL parts - with breakage. I also wrap my hair at night, too.
Hi Miss Dolce! your hair still looking fabulous as always! (This my youtube page that I hardly use, the other one is that profile pic of my hubby and I, you probably recognize me lol!) But any way, I durn messed up and got some braids this past summer, and that synthetic hair did some damage I tell ya! My hair had breakge and looks thin in some parts, my newgrowth thick and full though, so atleast it shows that it grew. So, to try to get my hair back on track, I started back using my keracare humecto creme conditioner with each wash ( I leave in for atleast an hour) I also am using the keracare hydrating shampoo. I still use my theorie shampoo and conditioner twice a month. Leave-ins I use the keracare detangling conditioning mist. Oh, and I tried out that keracare silkn seal liquid sheen spray as a heat protectant and my hair loves it! Leaves my hair feeling nice and looking salon glossy! It was alil pricey though lol! But I still will use my silk elements heat protectant spray back and forth. That's my update, hope you are having a wonderful week so far!
Hey, Lauren! I see you, girl! 😉 Oh, noooooooo! Im sorry to hear about the breakage. That synthetic hair can be rough on ours, but I like your bounce back strategy. And I JUST threw away my Silken Seal bottle a few weeks ago! (It was really old. lol) I loved it, too! Good stuff. 👍🏾 I appreciate you keeping me updated and hope you have a great rest of the week, sweetheart! ♥️
@@DolceDawn Thankyou so much! You as well! Now I don't know which heat protectant is my favorite between the keracare silken seal spray or the silk elements heat protectant spray. Didn't think the keracare one was gonna be all that but I was fooled lol! They both got the name silk in it and live up to their names 😁
Your hair always looks so beautiful. I am currently struggling with getting shine in my hair. I have tried a clear rinse, olapex no.3, silicon mix, and 2 hair gloss serums. Nothing has worked for me. I don’t know what I could do to revive it and give it some life. Hopefully hair will get its act together lol
Hey, Jay! I'm sorry to hear you’re struggling with getting shine. Do you use heat? If so, ceramic flat irons are great for adding shine. If not, roller setting with a good setting lotion will do the trick as well as serums and wrapping hair in a silk/satin scarf. Clarifying your hair helps to get rid of shine reducing buildup… But as long as it’s not damaged, we can definitely find a solution and get your hair to shine. ✨
@@DolceDawn I’m relaxed but it’s fairly healthy. I think heat might be the problem. I don’t use much heat because I’m scared of damaging my heat. Typically what heat setting or range do you use?
Your hair looks great! I’ve cut to the “white meat” and am doing the routine. So I’m impatiently waiting for some growth. 😂 Also, I’ve gotten the Theorie products and they are AMAZING! A Q&A would be great esp since I’m re-learning how to care for relaxed hair (been natural foe several years).
Thank you, GodsyGirl! Starting with a clean slate, huh? That’s what I’m talking about - Yay! And you like the Theorie products - double Yay!! 👍🏾👍🏾 And thanks for your feedback regarding a Q&A. Yeah, I figure it may be good to actually open up the floor to some questions… We’ll see what happens. 😉
Ma'am, you are saving lives.
Lol! Thank you, ma’am ! 🙏🏾♥️
Ahhhhhhh look at that length and shine!!! Goals!!!
Thank you, doll! 🤗♥️
Beautiful results. Hair grow back so fast. I’ve found a stylist and decided to be a straight hair natural. I’m about shoulder length hoping to be APL by December.
Thank you, ms chelle! Wow, APL by December is an ambitious goal - I love it! And good for you in deciding to be a straight hair natural. Appreciate this update. #Letsgo 💪🏽💁🏾♀️
Thank you for teaching me a better way to take care of my hair you really are God sent.
Aww… my pleasure! I’m glad you’ve found my vids helpful. Thank you so much! 🙏🏾♥️
I love your attitude you are a true DIVA
I appreciate that, Debra! Thank you! ☺️
3 words for your hair: Fab-You-Lous! ❤
Right back at you: Thank-you-mucho! 🤗♥️
Hi Dolce! It's been a minute since I talked about my hair but I do love yours. It's truly beautiful. I can honestly say the regimen that I'm working with is truly good for my hair. My length is way past the shoulders, semi mid-back lane. I'm a senior citizen in my early sixties and with age and medications, my hair has suffered over the last 5 years. A perm it now every 4 months and I'm also taking Geritol which has truly helped me. I went from shoulder length see through hair to like I said semi mid-back. I also stopped using semi-permanent dye. I learned to embrace my gray hair which I love now. Again I am truly happy with the results and my hair is very very healthy.
Thank you, Renee! ☺️ And I’m so happy to hear you’re in a good place with your hair and loving your hair journey! Embracing your grays is the extra cherry in the top. Loving this update. Thanks for sharing! 👍🏾♥️
Ive been watching your hair journey for a while now and your hair is so beautiful. Im still natural and i haven't made the decision to return back to a relaxer. My hair was so much healthier. I used to relax my hair about every 5 months. I just relax because my hair is so curly. I think I'm ready now.
Hey, Moonglow8282! Thank you! And you are definitely on the right track in going back when it feels right. And if/when you do, please check back in and let me know how it goes!
Your hair is STUNNING 😍
Thank you so much, Debra! 🥰
Hair looks healthy 😍 thanks for the update 😊
Thanks so much! 🤗♥️
I’m SPEECHLESS!!😮
Aww… thank you!! ♥️♥️♥️
Deeper Dive!! ❤
You are so right. At each milestone, I had to take a deeper dive to grow my hair longer!! Each length presents it’s set of positives and negatives! Whew!
1) From chin length
2) to neck
to shoulder
3) to armpit!
4)My next challenge is to reach mid-back.
5)After that, to be fully and thickly mid-back. I would be happy there. Maybe in a year from now.
6)My dream is for someone to honestly describe me as having long hair.
7) Right now, I would probably be described as having medium length hair.
8) YOU, my dear, DEFINITELY HAVE LONG HAIR! Hands down! No 2 ways about it! Case Closed!😊
Michelle, thank you!! 🤗 I love this and I’m also loving your hair goals. Yes, you gotta recognize your milestones and you are reaching them and knocking them down. You're killin' it! Let’s gooooooo! 💪🏾💁🏾♀️♥️
April 2024 I cut off my 300 count x 35” micro interlocks.
July 14, 2024 I relaxed my hair with “Motions” sodium hydroxide lye relaxer and applied “ANSWR” keratin smoothing treatment to my relaxed hair directly after the relaxer using the appropriate Olaplex products before during and after each treatment with excellent results! Every 3 months I reapply the keratin treatment to the new growth so that I don’t have an issue with 2 different textures/breakage.
I plan to reapply the relaxer every 6 months and the keratin treatment every 3 months. I shampoo my scalp twice, condition, use a leave in conditioner, blow dry jelly and a heat protector before applying heat and only once per week followed by oiling my mid-shaft and ends with Olaplex #7, wrapping my hair nightly. I use the “RevAir” dryer, electric guarded hot comb temp 330 degrees only.
I clip my ends as needed. My hair is silver, 4A/4B, medium density, grows 1- 11/2” monthly. The keratin treatment keeps my hair humidity resistant and easy to maintain. I plan to keep my length at mid back and layered. I keep my beard and mustache trimmed short. I am dark skinned with silver hair and 68 years old, retired widower, father of three, grandfather of five, working at staying fit.
Your videos are inspiring.
Thank you for sharing.🎉
Hey, James! Thank you for sharing your detailed hair journey (including your beard and mustache maintenance). It’s so awesome to hear about your commitment to healthy hair and even being clued in on a product I’ve never heard of - ANSWR. I just may have to look that one up… 🤔
Wonderful update!! 🙌🏾♥️
Please dont take this the wrong way but im sure im not the only one that would like to see u doing more like washing ur hair and flating iorning ur hair also relaxing ur hair all the things u do to ur hair we would not be tired of watching u do them over and over believe me looking forward to seeing all of that❤❤
Hey, Fay! I appreciate your comment. I wouldn’t think people would be interested in seeing the same thing over and over again (even I would get bored of it… lol). But I hear you and will take it into consideration. 😉♥️
Trust me you would be surprise
Hello Dolce ! 👋🏽 Your hair is looking mighty good 👌🏽loving the glow and the flow (don't fight the feeling cause waist length is a coming!!) Roll call 📣📣 I am currently at 7 weeks and most likely will relax either at 8 or 9 weeks. This time around noticed more hair growth and hair has grown beyond my preferred BSL length. After relaxing plan on trimming it back to BSL.
Hey, Sandra! 👋🏽 Thank you!! And I will definitely take your advice and NOT fight the feeling anymore. LOL
And, Yay!! I’m so happy to hear you’re getting such great growth! Loving this update, girl! Thanks for sharing! 👏🏾 👏🏾👏🏾♥️
You and your hair is absolutely gorgeous. 🥰🤗❤️
Aww… youre too kind! Thank you so much!! 🥰🥰🥰
Hi ❤
I bought K-18 today.
The word is that it goes into the hair shaft deeper than Olaplex.
Olaplex supposedly smooths the vertical cuticle, while K-18 goes through to the inner horizontal.
I never used Olaplex. Olaplex is said to be the Original Gangster. And K-18 supposedly took the technology of Olaplex and improved upon it.
I plan to use the K-18 today. It’s expensive though. But, I am working on getting length. I am now past my shoulders. Armpit length basically.
I am texlaxed. I use AFFIRM: Dry & Itchy Scalp Formula.
I use semiPermanent color. Clairol.
Oh, wow! So K-18 is supposed to be all that and a bag of Lay’s?! Haven’t tried it yet, but I’m so excited for you to see how it works on your hair. Let me know what you think and thanks for this update! 👍🏾♥️
Your Hair is beautiful. Do you think you have to trim a lot because you use heat often? I trim every relaxer which is every 10-12 weeks however I don’t use direct heat really that much maybe twice a year.
Hey, Sherelle! Thank you! Well, I started trimming every 4 & 8 weeks because the middle back section of my hair would always thin out and break. That section alone was always my issue. So, I think my hair loves a trimming schedule that aligns with its growing cycle, especially the middle section, more so than anything regarding heat. Otherwise, I would think I would have issues all over my head. Plus, I like freshly cut ends, so that drives me to trim more often, too. 😉👍🏾
Thee most beautiful relaxed hair on UA-cam!! So healthy looking, with shine and movement. Loves it😍. I am curious Dolce, do you wear your hair wrapped up for most of the work day? I find that since I go to work and I wear my hair out, it dries out about 3-4 days after my weekly wash day.
Thank you so much!! ☺️ And funny you ask because this past week I kept it wrapped - only taking my hair down for virtual work meetings. But I do try and wear it out as much as possible. If using the right products, your hair should maintain its moisture until next wash day.
@@DolceDawn Ahh ok. That's the key! I don't work from home, so I can't keep my hair wrapped during the day. One day I will work from home full-time and that will be great for my hair! Thanks for answering.
@@narrington7453 My pleasure! ♥
Your hair looks fabulous as always. And yeah I like to section the hair in four when I do relaxers it feels easier for me. Thanks again Dolce for sharing 😊
Hey, Debra! Thanks so much! Yes, sectioning in fours is now my new go-to! 😉
@@DolceDawn you’re very welcome 😊
New ❤Product Usage: Lottabody Sleek Me Blow Out Lotion.
This product worked so well that my hair behaved as if I had a relaxer instead of being texlaxed. My hair was really smooth. I don’t flat iron because my hair is fine and then looks to flat with flat ironing. I just blow dry with my RevAir, my great love ❤. And roll
the ends or do braidouts.,Anyway, the sleek me lotion worked so well that my hair lost it’s volume.
I like it, and I may purchase some in bulk to use more in the summer when my hair gets too poofy. I need to see how this works in a day or too.
Yay! Another success! You know I like their wrap lotion, so I’m not surprised Lottabody’s Blow Lotion is a hit. That’s whassup! Yes, please let me know how your hair looks/feels in the next few days. 💁🏾♀️👍🏾
New Product ❤Usage: K-18 leave in.
This product goes on after shampoo. Before any conditioner, because it needs to travel deep into the hair. Wait 4 minutes, and then continue with your hair routine. I think it makes a difference. Must use 4 times. After you do your shampoo. Then when you need it. There is no way 4 pumps will work on my hair. I had to use more. Which makes it more expensive. Do I like it? Yes!! I need this to continue to work on length. I am now armpit length. Next goal, mid back! I need all the help I can get, since I both texlax and use semipermanent color.
Okay… so it goes on AFTER shampoo, which is different than Olaplex. Good to know. And I’m glad this one, too, is working for you thus far. You have really hit gold with these new products… I love that for you!! Yes, we need all the help we can get in reaching our hair goals and you’re well on your way. I appreciate these updates, Michelle. Please continue to keep me posted! #Letsgo 💁🏾♀️💪🏾♥️
@@DolceDawn
Remember, ALSO use K-18 before and after EVERY PROCESS! Use it before you relax/texlax. AND then directly afterwards. Use before and after you color as well. Before conditioner and other steps.
I bought mine on E-Bay. Cheaper.
That’s why it is more expensive for those of us that relax and color our hair. We have to use K-18 before and after each process.
Others just use it only after they shampoo.
@@michelleclark8099 Got it. I will remember that if I ever try it! 👍🏾
Good Evening Dolce. Gorgeous Hair! My hair is thriving. Its healthy and reaches my shoulder blades in the back. I'm not happy enough though.. So many years trying to get to bra strap length and I'm not there yet. Perhaps I've reached my genetically determined length.... I'm still hopeful though.
Good evening, Judy! Thank you!
Im happy to hear that your hair is thriving and I don’t want you to get discouraged with its length. If you can reach your shoulder blades then you can reach bra strap. We may have to do a deeper dive and analyze your regimen, but you CAN reach your desired length! We got this!! 💪🏾💁🏾♀️👍🏾
Good evening Dolce. Thank you! Good idea to analyze my regimen.
@@judyniles565 ☺♥
Excellent reveal yet again. You're doing absolutely well. I'm almost 5 weeks post and planning a 12 week stretch for the second time this year. I'm still in recovery mode from severely being iron deficient. I'm taking my medications religiously, though I haven't noticed any marked difference in how cold I feel as it's autumn over here. Thanks for sharing your updates 🎉
Hey, Empress_Glory! Thank you so much! Yes, please continue to take your meds as iron deficiency is no joke. Here’s to an easy relaxer stretch (only 7 more weeks to go! 🤗) and thanks for sharing! 👍🏾♥️
Hi Dolce, I have been seeing some crazy breakage and split ends and I figured out the cause. This early summer/late spring I started adding moisturizer and oil to my hair from the ears down every few days. Turns out adding water to my hair randomly was not as good as UA-camrs say. My hair has see through bits and the breakage went all the way up until I caught it in some places more than 17 inches:( So I have stopped doing that foolishness and I am using bond builders and protein treatments to strengthen my hair. Of course there was some cutting and I continue to trim where it needs it. I am deferring my 6 month relaxer until the hair is stronger so will got to 9 months before relaxing. I will go back to lots of moisturizing products on wash day and increase my wash days to keep my hair moisturized versus adding it outside of wash day. That has worked for years and proves I need to stay away from trendy BS!
Hey, girl! That’s what I’m talking about - owning your journey. Yep, a lot of those trends come and go, but you gotta stick to what works. Thanks for checking in with this update! 💪🏾💁🏾♀️
Hey Dolce, I been back and forth with levelling out my hair. I noticed a little breakage at the nape and decided to trim that to the white meat. After doing that I keep feeling conscious of the length compared to the rest of my hair. So tempted to level it all put to the length of the nape as plan is to grow it as long as I can - well at least to shoulder length at the moment. I'm trying yo aim for the blunt cut lob. My hair does not have its thickness as it used to and so the longer it is getting the more obvious that I have fine (healthy) hair. Decisions...decisions🤔
Hey, MrsD! I hear you. I will say that it may prove frustrating to try and keep the nape area the same length as the rest of your hair as the nape typically grows slower and is, therefore, usually shorter (unless you keep a short bob). Mine is. But I’m glad you trimmed/cut it because it WILL help it flourish. And since your hair is fine, you may want to opt for a bob with some light layers to make it look fuller. Just a suggestion… But you said it right: decisions, decisions. lol
I appreciate this update and please keep me posted. 👍🏾♥️
@@DolceDawn Hey!! I appreciate your advice. I've made the decision to cut it back to the level of the nape area as that's where I feel my hair is at its healthiest and fullest. Health over length for me❤.
@@mrsd2375 Yes, ma’am! Health all day, errday! 💪🏾♥
New ❤product usage: To moisturize texlaxed hair:
I bought a stalk of aloe vera plant. Scooped out ALL
the liquid and messaged it into my scalp and hair. Dry. Not shampooed. Wrapped in plastic for an hour. Then rinsed it out. Wow! My texlaxed hair was fresh and smooth as if I had undergone a time-consuming fresh relaxer. Very strange in a very good way!!!
I am 3 weeks post texlaxer. After the aloe Vera, My new growth felt just like my texlaxed hair.
I will see if it extends my stretch. It’s very interesting. A stalk of aloe Vera was only $2 at the supermarket.
❤I wonder if I have just stumbled upon a major hair secret that corporations don’t want us to know about. The liquid in the live aloe Vera plant.
Hey, Michelle! I know that there are quite a few naturals that use aloe on their hair with success, so you’re not alone. I, myself, have only used it on my skin, but I’m so happy it worked on your hair! (And, yes, it’s surprisingly cheap, which is definitely good for us.) 😉🤗
I was here waiting on product list and technique…
Hi, Charlotte! My full regimen, including list of products, are listed above in the description box.
Your hair is looking great!!!!
I think I'm just about touching waist too but I'm not officially measuring until the holidays. :)
Hey, BionAvastar3000! Thank you, ma dear! 🤗
I guess I have to wait until the holidays to hear your official length, but the question is WHAT holiday? Thanksgiving? Christmas? I wanna know!!!!!! 💁🏾♀️💁🏾♀️ #hairtwinsies?
@@DolceDawn The Christmas/New Years holidays! The longer I wait, the less chance it'll revert, since the humidity should be pretty low by then. :)
@@BionAvastar3000 Got it. Standing by until then 🎄 🎉🤗
Sigh.. The intro/outros are nostalgic. ❤ Please don't change it ever. 😁 My update is ditching sulfate-free shampoos and sticking with the tried and true ORS shampoo and a good deep conditioner (Aussie, and ORS as needed). Sulfate-free ain't for me lol Also learning to use less leave-in conditioner and going back to hot oil treatments with tea tree oil. Clarifying my hair recently woke me up (and my strands) to how much it was suffering from product build up. The thickness has returned! The new shower filter helped a lot and clarifying sealed the deal. 🙌. Love your channel!
Hey, Relis! Yay! I’m glad you’re digging the intros/outros! 🤗 I'm also happy to hear you’re adjusting and going back to what works best for your hair. And, yes, clarifying now and again can do wonders in getting our hair back on track. Sounds like you’ve hit your stride. Good for you! Thanks for this update!
P.S. I love that you’re loving the channel and appreciate you being a part of this whole journey to “betterness”. Thank you!! ♥️
Did you tell us what relaxer you used?
Hey, Tracey! My regimen, along with the list of products, is listed above in the description box. ;0)
@DolceDawn I saw in another that Precise no lye relaxer 😄 I have the same application style as yours,no gloves or the use of an applicator brush/sprush..I need to feel the new growth with my bare fingers!
@@traceylennon1204 Yes, ma’am! I’m a finger applicator girl all the way! ☝🏾😂
Hello,❤
Which olaplex did you use?
Thank you.
Hi! 👋🏾 I use Olaplex #3.
Beautiful hair as usual I have a long way to go but I’m going
Thank you so much, Fay! You’re still journeying and that’s OK because ias long as you’re doing all the right things for your hair, you WILL reach your destination! 💪🏾♥️
@@DolceDawn oh thank u ...
I did not see ur response
Thanks for sharing ❤
My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it, Sandra! 😊♥️
I tried aphogee 2 step treatment and moisture balancer last night with my relaxer (20 wks stretch)
Not sure if it has made a difference yet but I recently found out my iron levels are low which explains why I’ve been having trouble with my hair breaking and feeling oddly brittle
Hey, Indi! Yes, the same thing happened to me. My hair felt strangely dry and stiff when I was anemic. Please take care of your iron levels and let me know if that treatment ends up making a difference with your hair. ♥️
Yessssss Diva all the way😊
😂♥️♥️♥️😉
Beautiful hair 😍
Thank you so much!! 🥰
You’ve been my own personal motivation to care for my hair for the longest time. Everytime I need a boost I run straight to your channel.
Your hair is fabulous.
Is your touch up schedule still every 8 weeks?
Hey, Achanceywill! Aww… Thank you so much!! I’m glad you’ve been finding my videos helpful. And, yes, I still do my touch-ups every 8 weeks. 👍🏾♥️
I’m 4 weeks post relaxer 😊 I’m planning on not trimming my hair for the next 3 months (1 month so far) because it’s looks uneven in some areas! But I’m taking great care of it 👏🏾
You hair is goals as always ❤
Hey, Bokuwatoki5983! Thank you!! ☺️♥️
Hmm… As you can guess, that makes me a little nervous (not trimming for 3 mos.), so please take extra care and keep an eye on those ends that they don’t get worse.
Thanks for the update and I look forward to your next one. 💁🏾♀️👍🏾
Wow! How long did it take you to grow your hair like this?
Edit: The middle part is difficult for me too! How do you prevent breakage. I don't even do heat anymore and and still experiencing breakage and shedding.
Hey, kaym.2854! Hmm… well, including a couple of setbacks, I would say it’s been about 4 years since starting my hair journey. And me keeping a trimming schedule has really helped my middle part - actually, ALL parts - with breakage. I also wrap my hair at night, too.
Hi Miss Dolce! your hair still looking fabulous as always! (This my youtube page that I hardly use, the other one is that profile pic of my hubby and I, you probably recognize me lol!) But any way, I durn messed up and got some braids this past summer, and that synthetic hair did some damage I tell ya! My hair had breakge and looks thin in some parts, my newgrowth thick and full though, so atleast it shows that it grew. So, to try to get my hair back on track, I started back using my keracare humecto creme conditioner with each wash ( I leave in for atleast an hour) I also am using the keracare hydrating shampoo. I still use my theorie shampoo and conditioner twice a month. Leave-ins I use the keracare detangling conditioning mist. Oh, and I tried out that keracare silkn seal liquid sheen spray as a heat protectant and my hair loves it! Leaves my hair feeling nice and looking salon glossy! It was alil pricey though lol! But I still will use my silk elements heat protectant spray back and forth. That's my update, hope you are having a wonderful week so far!
Hey, Lauren! I see you, girl! 😉
Oh, noooooooo! Im sorry to hear about the breakage. That synthetic hair can be rough on ours, but I like your bounce back strategy. And I JUST threw away my Silken Seal bottle a few weeks ago! (It was really old. lol) I loved it, too! Good stuff. 👍🏾 I appreciate you keeping me updated and hope you have a great rest of the week, sweetheart! ♥️
@@DolceDawn Thankyou so much! You as well! Now I don't know which heat protectant is my favorite between the keracare silken seal spray or the silk elements heat protectant spray. Didn't think the keracare one was gonna be all that but I was fooled lol! They both got the name silk in it and live up to their names 😁
@@LaurenLarose-d4w Thanks! Yeah, I haven’t tried Silk Elements, but that one by KeraCare is the truth! 👍🏾
@@DolceDawn Yeahhh😍
Golly❤. You got BILLIONAIRESS HAIR! 😅
😂 Hey, Michelle! That’s a new one to me… but I’ll take it! 😅☺️♥️
Your hair always looks so beautiful. I am currently struggling with getting shine in my hair. I have tried a clear rinse, olapex no.3, silicon mix, and 2 hair gloss serums. Nothing has worked for me. I don’t know what I could do to revive it and give it some life. Hopefully hair will get its act together lol
Hey, Jay! I'm sorry to hear you’re struggling with getting shine. Do you use heat? If so, ceramic flat irons are great for adding shine. If not, roller setting with a good setting lotion will do the trick as well as serums and wrapping hair in a silk/satin scarf. Clarifying your hair helps to get rid of shine reducing buildup… But as long as it’s not damaged, we can definitely find a solution and get your hair to shine. ✨
@@DolceDawn I’m relaxed but it’s fairly healthy. I think heat might be the problem. I don’t use much heat because I’m scared of damaging my heat. Typically what heat setting or range do you use?
@@JayAndrelle I use my flat iron on 360 degrees and ALWAYS use a heat protectant to protect from damage.
@@DolceDawn thank you for sharing your tips. I will try adjusting the heat to 360 degrees. I typically stay on 340
@@JayAndrelle No problem ! Iused to do 345 with my old iron, but found that 360 works better with the one I use now. 👍🏾
Hey I finally found u again 😊
Welcome back, my friend! 🤗♥️
Your hair looks great! I’ve cut to the “white meat” and am doing the routine. So I’m
impatiently waiting for some growth. 😂
Also, I’ve gotten the Theorie products and they are AMAZING!
A Q&A would be great esp since I’m re-learning how to care for relaxed hair (been natural foe several years).
Thank you, GodsyGirl! Starting with a clean slate, huh? That’s what I’m talking about - Yay! And you like the Theorie products - double Yay!! 👍🏾👍🏾
And thanks for your feedback regarding a Q&A. Yeah, I figure it may be good to actually open up the floor to some questions… We’ll see what happens. 😉
U funny 😂❤
Thank you, Carmen! ☺️♥️