I’m so glad you decided to do this series, I have low porosity and protein sensitive hair so this is really helpful. I recently started switching up my products, I use the Camille rose line for styling because a lot of their products are protein free which I love. And I use the Shea moisture low porosity protein free shampoo and conditioner. I have to try a protein free gel. Also your hair looks amazing :)
Try the Ampro curl enhancer for extra dry hair! It's very moisturizing on my low porosity hair. I honestly think you can use it without a leave in because it's very moisturizing. I've never had to worry about my hair being dry. I've had it in for two weeks when I couldn't wash my hair and it still feels like I just used it. It has no proteins, parabens or alcohol. And the best part is... it doesn't have a lot of ingredients!
How do you use the Ampro Curl Enhancer for Extra Dry Hair? What is your routine for getting your wash n go to last 2 weeks? And, what other products do you use with it?
I hope you all are enjoying the holidays! If any of you know of any other creams, butters and gels that are great for low porosity and protein sensitive hair, please leave them in the comments below so you can help others watching and so I can give them a try and add them into a future video :) PS. I forgot to mention that I also love the Camille Rose Twisting Butter!
Iyda Michael Hi! I have a doubt about The African Shea Butter. My BF bought me one a couple months ago and I never used because I think its to heavy. And I don't know if it's good for my low porosity hair. What do you advise me?
Juleyssy Guzman I think if you did a whipped shea butter mix it may work because usually it’s too heavy for me, but it may work for you! It’s best to test it out!
I have tried so many products , low porosity , let 's say 4a hair dry hair . The winner for me is diy flaxseed gel. Thanks for you video , really informative 😊🌹
Iyda omg I tried the creme of nature argan oil shampoo with the curls blueberry bliss leave in conditioner and twistnshout cream and did a braid out... Holy shmoly! That was the best braid out I've ever done in my life!! Thanks so much for your recommendations and taking the time to make videos.
Iyda you're sooo lucky. My hair hates both coconut oil and proteins in my products 😣. There are soo many i'd like to try but already know its going to be a fail if it has coconut oil in the ingredients.
CurlyTuTimez my hair hates coconut oil as well but it is ok when it’s a small amount mixed in with other ingredients! I think you should give it a try 😃
There are quite a few creams that I rotate through. Definitely the curls twist and shout cream with the jelly. A few others are the cantu curl activating cream. That cream is so bomb, plus it defines and has great hold. My son has a much more coarser texture than I do and the cantu cream then sealing it with mango butter is the only way his hair will stay moisturized for a few days. I'm just going to list the rest 1) Eden bodyworks with the jelly 2) right now my favorite is the Mielle Organics pomegranate and honey soufflé and custard plus the extreme wet line gel. Using that combo and shingling I was able to get a 10 day wng! 3) the as I am double butter cream is just a great straight up moisturizer and their curling jelly (not the coil defining jelly, the curling one is much better. 4) Camille Rose aloe whipped cream gel with eco olive oil or the extreme wet line gel. 5) The Mielle Organics white peony, avocado milk paired with the honey and ginger gel. Absolute favorite cream moisturizer is the Maui Moisture agave mask. Don't worry all of their masks double as leave ins. If I don't put that on my crown first nothing else works. Hope this helps someone.
I'm so glad I found your channel. I have low porosity/protein sensitive hair and have been struggling for years to figure my hair out. I'm finally learning and it's made such a huge difference in my natural hair journey! Thank you!
I LOVE flaxseed gel. It makes my hair smooth and shiny, and reduces shrinkage for me. I put it on after my leave in. Keep in mind you might lose some volume. Consider a curl activator and a pick. I bounce back and forth between eco styler flaxseed gel and aunt jackie’s stretch flaxseed gel.
Hello Iyda. I am a man with low porosity hair. Mixed with black and white, but the hair gives away the blackness lol. Anyway, I wanted to say that I've just come across your channel, and am finding it very insightful. I cannot find anything else like it for women or men. That being said I am just starting to truly treat my hair like a crown. I've been all about bald fades and that's really it. I started growning my hair out last summer, but I wanted to start really treating it. Your regimen may not be for me, but I hope to gain some knowledge and begin my own regimen soon. My only concern is that being a male I may be doing everything wrong. I will continue watching and learning, and hopefully I will see the desired results soon. Keep them coming and thank you!
Hello Jared! Im so glad you find my channel helpful that means a lot to me! I do believe that women and men can share the same natural hair regimen, you just have to learn your hair characteristics like the porosity, texture, protein sensitivity, etc and then experiment with different products and techniques to see what your hair likes. Once you figure that out and remain consistent you will achieve you hair goals! :)
Yasss, I've been looking for video like this all over youtube. Thanks Iyda for posting this. A tip for getting shine in your hair is to use a hair mask as prepoo before doing your shampoo, rinse out conditioner, and styling routine. I started using a hair mask night before my normal hair routine by damping my hair slightly with water, applying, and twisting each section. then I just tie it up and kind of let it harden and infuse over night (don't even use a plastic cap, basically like if I was doing a twist out). Anyways over about a month I noticed my hair getting naturally more shiny. I use to do a deep condition after my rinse out conditioner and sit under a hooded dryer for 30min with plastic cap (similar to the glamtwinz routine on youtube) but I noticed that my hair does better and gets more benefits from using it as prepoo. Low porosity doesn't like gunk on it at all. Also, I do mix the shea moisture low porosity shampoo with another moisturizing shampoo of my choice, just to make sure the mask is thoroughly washed out the next day.
Wow great advice girl! So when you say hair mask, are you referring to a deep conditioner? Will it penetrate on dirty hair with product buildup? Let me know, I want to try this!!! :)
hey sorry for late reply! Yea surprisingly I just use it as a pre-poo on dirty hair and it has worked for me. I haven't tried this with a product that was just labeled as a deep conditioner yet. But I think it will work about the same, especially depending on how much you apply. I think the main difference between the mask vs deep conditioner might just be the thickness/heaviness of the product. But I have done this with the shea moisture jamacian black castor oil hair mask and the garnier fructis whole blends honey mask (this one has cones tho). Not only has my hair grown but its way more moisturized and shiny over time and makes it easier to detangle during my wash day. Its like you get all the benefits over night using it as a pre-poo treatment but by shampooing it out afterward, it doesn't leave a weird film on top of my hair. And it pre-lubricates the strands so I'm not putting shampoo directly on dried out/frizzy hair from the week. And then the rinse out conditioner should give enough slip/moisture to do the rest of detangling before styling. I really do try to avoid over applying product to my hair, I usually only put in olive oil leave in from garnier fructis (cone-free) or low porosity one from shea moisture, one of the gels you mentioned, and a little grapeseed oil to seal my ends and part of my hair shaft to start on day 1 (if doing wash n' go). Its like by day 4 or 5 the product will kind of "fade" cause by then my hair will start to get frizzy/less defined and more volume anyways. especially if I've been just refreshing my hair with a spray bottle that just contains water and a little leave in if needed. So the evening before wash day, I'll just apply my hair mask over night, slightly spritz hair with water if needed to spread product/ twist it up. maybe allow the mask to harden a bit before putting on my scarf for the night. and then go through my usual wash and styling routine the next day.
After watching your videos and trying some of these products, I just didn’t have the same experience. The Curls just sat on top of my strands and I’m glad I only bought a sample size for $2.99. Thanks for the videos though. Like everything, I’m learning most products r individualized and u just have to see what works for your hair. Also, I just discovered that the crown of my hair that keeps breaking (so frustrating and heartbreaking and continuous) is high porosity and the rest is low porosity.🙄
Could you educate more about gels? From your video I’ve learned that butters/cream are more hydrating and healthy. And gels seems to be more about definition , but they might not necessarily help the health of ur hair. Are there gels that give a good hold but are also super healthy/improve ur hairs moisture? - coarse wavy hair that’s protein sensitive
Iyda I have finally found the Wetline Xtreme Gel and I used it for a wash n go. That gel is amazing!!! No protein and no wheat (although I was a little afraid of the panthenol at first but it’s totally fine)! Thank you for the recommendation! I told my mom and sister about it.
Eden bodyworks pudding soufflé is protein free cream and its moisturizing with great hold. its thick though so idk how it will work on really low porosity hair.
Hi Lyda I have grey hair and I have low porosity hair I want to dye my hair with heena and indigo but whenever I apply heena my hair become hard and I don't want to dye my hair with chemicals so please tell how to dye hair with heena without any damage like hair breakage, hardness
I have type 4a, low porosity, course to medium strands and I hate all the thicker gels. The front part of my hair is wavy/straight naturally and it HATES those thick gels like wetline and eco but it loves kinky curly and camille rose naturals curl maker. The back of my hair doesn't care either way but it leans more towards the light hold gels. The back of my hair behaves perfectly...curls when it needs to, medium porosity, medium strand size...but my crown, sides and bangs...lol. They want to throw temper tantrums. Lol
What's protein sensitive hair? And why would us low porosity community be recommended to stay away from it? What does protein overload look like and do to your hair?
Garnier Fructis Pure Clean Styling Gel is also protein free and has no silicones, parabens, or dyes and it’s super inexpensive. The hold is even better than the Ampro protein free gels. I do also love the Kinky Curly Curling Custard, you just have to make sure to pair it with a leave-in and, for me, even a cream styler, then the gels.
What is your thoughts on rinse out conditioner and do you recommend for low porosity hair? Should we use it like a deep conditioner? Lastly, what is the difference between Shampoo & Conditioner Combo vs Cleansing Conditioner? You should do test out dry shampoos.
I actually stopped using a rinse out conditioner and I go straight to the deep conditioner now. I talk about that in my updated natural haircare routine! And I will try out some dry shampoos soon!
Hi, you said you're protein sensitive. Is your hair "like" coconut oil? Mine doesn't and I'm afraid using product with coconut oil in it. I see the curls product you mentioned in the video have some in it, do you think I can use it even with the coconut oil in it? I'm looking for a light cream for a long time but most of them have cococnut oil... PS: thanks a lot for the video series on the different product for low porosity hair. It's easier for me to find good products. PS 2: sorry for my english, I'm french
No need to apologize! My hair doesnt like coconut oil when I use it alone, but if it is mixed into a product or mixed with other oils (small amount) then I can use it! Give it a try! :)
Recently tried design essentials and I have fallen in love. My hair is similar to yours (with the exception that my strands are rather thin, protein treatments do wonders for my hair!) so I would say that if you get a chance you should give their twisting cream a try, apparently it is very similar to camille's. A little goes a long way so I feel like I get so much bang for my buck - which rarely happens for me.
Im allergic to so many commercial products. When i use them, my scalp becomes inflamed, and painful spots appear... what natural products can i use?😢 I have 4c hair
I’m low porosity and protein sensitive and in my many years being natural have only found one curl cream that works for me and it was discontinued. My hair doesn’t absorb creams and butters well. I use gels. I like the Eco Argon but I can’t use it all the time and I get breakage. Kinky Custard is too sticky. I really like homage FSG but recently started using Proclaim JBCO FS gel cream that my hair loves. Have you ever tried a gel cream? It doesn’t weigh my hair down.
I have never tried that before! I just assumed it wouldn't be a strong enough hold for my wash n go or not moisturizing enough for a twist out and braid outs! I should give it a try, thanks for the suggestion!
How on Earth do you get KKNT gel to work?.. I have NEVER been successful with it!!! Tutorial please..if you can.. great video! I'm gonna try the blueberry cream.
Hey ida please reply. I’m thinking of buying the blueberry bliss leave in but twist and shout is the only available in my region. My hair is 3b/c low porosity. I suffer from extreme dry hair and I’m hearing good reviews about blueberry that it’s moisturizing. However the twist and shout cream, can I use it I don’t do twist out I just normal style ( leave in + cream + low porosity oil ) will the twist and shout work for me or it’s gonna be too heavy. Strictly for twist out , braid out etc? Please reply xx
Im just now transitioning a cpuple months ago but what can u use the butters/creams for ik edge control for edges and gel u can use on hair but can u use gel on your edges
Thank you for your review! I wasn t even considering Curls Twist n shout. I might now. This is the first time i see a review stating flakes with curlaide 😳. What leave in do you use with it ? With regards gel, my favorite would have been Xtreme wetline until i found it contains cancerous ingredients in it. So i will stick with Eco Pink which my absolute favorite, softer hold than Argan with shine and more moisture. I am also curious about Oyin butter and the Mane choice 24 k gel. Like you i am very low porosity (even on my beached strands !) and protein sensitive. However, i know how to balance out protein and moisture. So, i am not entirely skipping products with protein anymore.
Wow I have never heard of Eco Pink or the Mane Choice Gel, I am going to look into it! I use a really light water based leave in with the Curlaide and even tried it without a leave in! My hair is extremely low porosity! I cant believe your hair is still low porosity after bleaching! WOW! lol
Iyda Michael thank you for your reply. I know low porosity require some extra (you are right even bleached the cuticles did not stay lifted! 😂) Maybe your leave in is incompatible with Curlaide or you a lighter butter. Have you tried the coconut style setter, it s lighter and wonderful. I do recommand the pink eco it contains more water, let me know if you like pls. And yes your hair wonderful !
Ok so I have a question, I have low porosity hair, and I really want to try a cream as my styler. And I usually do the LOC method. So, when I pick out a cream, am I supposed to get a cream that have heavy/sealant oils (olive oil, castor oil, Shea butter, mango butter,etc,) in them? To seal in the moisture?
i think i have both high and low porosity in my hair if that’s even possible?? because i’ve used most of these products in my hair and my hair hated it but there’s some parts in my hair that won’t take any product at all. no curl definition or anything when i put anything in those sections of my hair. what does that mean?
Have you tried to use homemade flaxseed gel? If you have, how was your experience? I'm thinking of using it but I'm a little afraid of how my hair will react
Im soo sad that i cant use eco gel it doenst work and my hair is at the thinnest right now, everyone has nice sleek ponytailes and bun and stuff and im just coming to school with my messy hair😪
I thought the Xtreme gel would have worked for me as my hair loves to spit out all sorts of gels - especially Eco Styler. However, I got tons of buildup from the Xtreme gel when taking down my twists - it wasn't flaky like eco styler but it was white-ish and had the feeling of dandruff. I had oiled and moisturized each section of my hair when applying the gel - so I'm not sure if it was just the combination but I was disappointed. I have very coarse and thick 4c hair, by the way!
I don't use gels (especially thick gels) when doing twist outs and braidouts because I get white flakes as well when I take them out, I only use these gels with wash n gos. Also, the product combo might also be an issue because the gel is a thick gel, you have to be careful with how you layer your products for low porosity hair. The leave in and oil have to be light weight or used in small amounts or you may want to leave out the oil. For my twist outs I only use leave in, a little oil and cream. Maybe also try using a lighter gel like camille rose curl maker. Hope this helps!
I used to have the same issue. What works for me is limiting myself to one light leave in (a milk, really). I apply leave in to warm, moderately wet hair and really work it in. Then I layer an oil or whipped Shea butter over that. (I can use those things only if my hair is well-moisturized and I am shampooing well at least once a week). Sometimes I use a curl cream instead, but not both. Then I can use the gel without any issues. A small amount for twists or a generous amount for wash and gos. I have tried so many gels and wet line really is the best one. It’s the only one that has ecostyler level hold without damaging my lopo hair. I also use mielle edge gel. Amazing btw!
I just start watching ur channel and I'm low porosity as well but I dnt no wat u mean by u being protein sensitive I here u say the on all ur channel what is protein sensitive
I just fell in love with it recently and had one of mu best wash n gos with it, the video will be up soon! It's a god sealant but not a good moisturizer for me, but it retains the moisture so well and clumps my curls so well and provides so much shine!
I’m so glad you decided to do this series, I have low porosity and protein sensitive hair so this is really helpful. I recently started switching up my products, I use the Camille rose line for styling because a lot of their products are protein free which I love. And I use the Shea moisture low porosity protein free shampoo and conditioner. I have to try a protein free gel. Also your hair looks amazing :)
Romae Daley I’m so glad it was helpful! I really wanted to do this serious because I know how difficult it could be! Thank you!!
Omg my hair is low porosity AND protein sensitive I can relate.
Try the Ampro curl enhancer for extra dry hair! It's very moisturizing on my low porosity hair. I honestly think you can use it without a leave in because it's very moisturizing. I've never had to worry about my hair being dry. I've had it in for two weeks when I couldn't wash my hair and it still feels like I just used it. It has no proteins, parabens or alcohol. And the best part is... it doesn't have a lot of ingredients!
Jayla Farmer oh wow that sounds so good! I will def be trying that out! Thank you!!
How do you use the Ampro Curl Enhancer for Extra Dry Hair? What is your routine for getting your wash n go to last 2 weeks? And, what other products do you use with it?
I hope you all are enjoying the holidays! If any of you know of any other creams, butters and gels that are great for low porosity and protein sensitive hair, please leave them in the comments below so you can help others watching and so I can give them a try and add them into a future video :) PS. I forgot to mention that I also love the Camille Rose Twisting Butter!
Iyda Michael Hi! I have a doubt about The African Shea Butter. My BF bought me one a couple months ago and I never used because I think its to heavy. And I don't know if it's good for my low porosity hair. What do you advise me?
Juleyssy Guzman I think if you did a whipped shea butter mix it may work because usually it’s too heavy for me, but it may work for you! It’s best to test it out!
Iyda Michael Thank you so much! I definitely will try it. :)
Lyda Michael hey can you do a review on the organic hair co ? I want to use it but I prefer seeing a review 1st
@Iyda Michael check out your inbox?
I have tried so many products , low porosity , let 's say 4a hair dry hair . The winner for me is diy flaxseed gel. Thanks for you video , really informative 😊🌹
I love the mielle honey ginger styling gel. The bottle says to use a lot but a little goes a long way
Iyda omg I tried the creme of nature argan oil shampoo with the curls blueberry bliss leave in conditioner and twistnshout cream and did a braid out... Holy shmoly! That was the best braid out I've ever done in my life!! Thanks so much for your recommendations and taking the time to make videos.
Yes I am so happy that it worked out great for you!!! :)
Hey girl, you should try the camille rose coconut water style setter. It's really good
Thanks to you I discovered the xtreme wetline gel. Even my sister said "this is some good gel"
Barbarella Sheils awe thank you!! So glad you both like it!
Iyda you're sooo lucky. My hair hates both coconut oil and proteins in my products 😣. There are soo many i'd like to try but already know its going to be a fail if it has coconut oil in the ingredients.
CurlyTuTimez my hair hates coconut oil as well but it is ok when it’s a small amount mixed in with other ingredients! I think you should give it a try 😃
So what creams do you use with no protein and coconut oil
@@IydaMichael the ampro with coconut oil is a noooo go for me..hair now feels like straw
Hi! Were you able to find a moisturizing butter cream that worked for you? My hair hates coconut oil and proteins as well.
Same. So many products have coconut oil in them, it's annoying.
There are quite a few creams that I rotate through. Definitely the curls twist and shout cream with the jelly. A few others are the cantu curl activating cream. That cream is so bomb, plus it defines and has great hold. My son has a much more coarser texture than I do and the cantu cream then sealing it with mango butter is the only way his hair will stay moisturized for a few days. I'm just going to list the rest 1) Eden bodyworks with the jelly 2) right now my favorite is the Mielle Organics pomegranate and honey soufflé and custard plus the extreme wet line gel. Using that combo and shingling I was able to get a 10 day wng! 3) the as I am double butter cream is just a great straight up moisturizer and their curling jelly (not the coil defining jelly, the curling one is much better. 4) Camille Rose aloe whipped cream gel with eco olive oil or the extreme wet line gel. 5) The Mielle Organics white peony, avocado milk paired with the honey and ginger gel. Absolute favorite cream moisturizer is the Maui Moisture agave mask. Don't worry all of their masks double as leave ins. If I don't put that on my crown first nothing else works. Hope this helps someone.
Also like the eco JBCO and flaxseed gel that with the SM JBCO leave in, and Cantu curling cream is a bomb combo.
Wow!! Thank you for sharing!!!! I can’t wait to try these! Is the mango butter a whipped diy one?
I'm so glad I found your channel. I have low porosity/protein sensitive hair and have been struggling for years to figure my hair out. I'm finally learning and it's made such a huge difference in my natural hair journey! Thank you!
Awe so happy you found my channel too and that my videos have been helpful! :)
How did you get this look? So gorgeous and fab!!!! You are an inspiration for this natural hair journey I’m on. Thank you so much for your videos!!
I LOVE flaxseed gel. It makes my hair smooth and shiny, and reduces shrinkage for me. I put it on after my leave in. Keep in mind you might lose some volume. Consider a curl activator and a pick. I bounce back and forth between eco styler flaxseed gel and aunt jackie’s stretch flaxseed gel.
Hello Iyda. I am a man with low porosity hair. Mixed with black and white, but the hair gives away the blackness lol. Anyway, I wanted to say that I've just come across your channel, and am finding it very insightful. I cannot find anything else like it for women or men. That being said I am just starting to truly treat my hair like a crown. I've been all about bald fades and that's really it. I started growning my hair out last summer, but I wanted to start really treating it. Your regimen may not be for me, but I hope to gain some knowledge and begin my own regimen soon. My only concern is that being a male I may be doing everything wrong. I will continue watching and learning, and hopefully I will see the desired results soon. Keep them coming and thank you!
Hello Jared! Im so glad you find my channel helpful that means a lot to me! I do believe that women and men can share the same natural hair regimen, you just have to learn your hair characteristics like the porosity, texture, protein sensitivity, etc and then experiment with different products and techniques to see what your hair likes. Once you figure that out and remain consistent you will achieve you hair goals! :)
Damn i love all ur advice for low porosity hair
Omg you’re so pretty
So glad I found your channel. I’m currently suffering from protein overload
P.s ILYAG same here
Yessss that twist and shout cream is awesomeness honestly 😍😭 so glad you tried it and liked it too
Lana Vina right!!
Yasss, I've been looking for video like this all over youtube. Thanks Iyda for posting this. A tip for getting shine in your hair is to use a hair mask as prepoo before doing your shampoo, rinse out conditioner, and styling routine. I started using a hair mask night before my normal hair routine by damping my hair slightly with water, applying, and twisting each section. then I just tie it up and kind of let it harden and infuse over night (don't even use a plastic cap, basically like if I was doing a twist out). Anyways over about a month I noticed my hair getting naturally more shiny. I use to do a deep condition after my rinse out conditioner and sit under a hooded dryer for 30min with plastic cap (similar to the glamtwinz routine on youtube) but I noticed that my hair does better and gets more benefits from using it as prepoo. Low porosity doesn't like gunk on it at all. Also, I do mix the shea moisture low porosity shampoo with another moisturizing shampoo of my choice, just to make sure the mask is thoroughly washed out the next day.
Wow great advice girl! So when you say hair mask, are you referring to a deep conditioner? Will it penetrate on dirty hair with product buildup? Let me know, I want to try this!!! :)
hey sorry for late reply! Yea surprisingly I just use it as a pre-poo on dirty hair and it has worked for me. I haven't tried this with a product that was just labeled as a deep conditioner yet. But I think it will work about the same, especially depending on how much you apply. I think the main difference between the mask vs deep conditioner might just be the thickness/heaviness of the product. But I have done this with the shea moisture jamacian black castor oil hair mask and the garnier fructis whole blends honey mask (this one has cones tho). Not only has my hair grown but its way more moisturized and shiny over time and makes it easier to detangle during my wash day. Its like you get all the benefits over night using it as a pre-poo treatment but by shampooing it out afterward, it doesn't leave a weird film on top of my hair. And it pre-lubricates the strands so I'm not putting shampoo directly on dried out/frizzy hair from the week. And then the rinse out conditioner should give enough slip/moisture to do the rest of detangling before styling. I really do try to avoid over applying product to my hair, I usually only put in olive oil leave in from garnier fructis (cone-free) or low porosity one from shea moisture, one of the gels you mentioned, and a little grapeseed oil to seal my ends and part of my hair shaft to start on day 1 (if doing wash n' go). Its like by day 4 or 5 the product will kind of "fade" cause by then my hair will start to get frizzy/less defined and more volume anyways. especially if I've been just refreshing my hair with a spray bottle that just contains water and a little leave in if needed. So the evening before wash day, I'll just apply my hair mask over night, slightly spritz hair with water if needed to spread product/ twist it up. maybe allow the mask to harden a bit before putting on my scarf for the night. and then go through my usual wash and styling routine the next day.
Where is the the tutorial for this hair style omg I love ittt
I have a twist out tutorial!
Your hair looks really good. Love how it's styled. You're a pretty girl.
Awe thank you!
Love that you did this video! I just discoverd that i have low porosity to and i will defenitly going to try the products in this whole seriess!!!
After watching your videos and trying some of these products, I just didn’t have the same experience. The Curls just sat on top of my strands and I’m glad I only bought a sample size for $2.99. Thanks for the videos though. Like everything, I’m learning most products r individualized and u just have to see what works for your hair. Also, I just discovered that the crown of my hair that keeps breaking (so frustrating and heartbreaking and continuous) is high porosity and the rest is low porosity.🙄
Best educational video as always, Thank you!
Senait Solomon thank you!
Your skin looks amazing as well! Can you share your skin care regimen? I want to try the Camille rose butter soon
Thank you! Yes I will be doing a skincare routine soon :)
Iyda Michael that would be awesome !
Could you educate more about gels? From your video I’ve learned that butters/cream are more hydrating and healthy. And gels seems to be more about definition , but they might not necessarily help the health of ur hair. Are there gels that give a good hold but are also super healthy/improve ur hairs moisture? - coarse wavy hair that’s protein sensitive
Aneeka R
Try making your own flaxseed gel
I have similar hair type as you. I use OrganiGrow Hair co curling custard as a gel. It has great ingredients in it.
Using Mielle Curl milk surprisingly works for my low porosity alongside shea low porosity detangler...OMG
ohhhh I will be trying the Mielle Curl Milk then! :)
lHey girl! your contents are very informative and on point :) Also, love your hair. where in Toronto do you buy your hair products from?
Michelle A. Thank you girl!! I go to beauty collections or close beauty in Toronto or I order online from curl mart !
Iyda I have finally found the Wetline Xtreme Gel and I used it for a wash n go. That gel is amazing!!! No protein and no wheat (although I was a little afraid of the panthenol at first but it’s totally fine)! Thank you for the recommendation! I told my mom and sister about it.
Yay so happy you liked it, that is my favourite gel!
Eden bodyworks pudding soufflé is protein free cream and its moisturizing with great hold. its thick though so idk how it will work on really low porosity hair.
Thank you for sharing your list ❤️🙏🏽❤️
Your hair looks so good! 😍
_aalure thank you!
Hi Lyda I have grey hair and I have low porosity hair I want to dye my hair with heena and indigo but whenever I apply heena my hair become hard and I don't want to dye my hair with chemicals so please tell how to dye hair with heena without any damage like hair breakage, hardness
An awesome butter that is protein free is the Eden Body Works Natural Pudding Soufflé. I love that butter and use it under my gels. Amazing.
Thanks for sharing, I will look into it :)
Your hair is gorgeousssssss!
I have type 4a, low porosity, course to medium strands and I hate all the thicker gels. The front part of my hair is wavy/straight naturally and it HATES those thick gels like wetline and eco but it loves kinky curly and camille rose naturals curl maker. The back of my hair doesn't care either way but it leans more towards the light hold gels. The back of my hair behaves perfectly...curls when it needs to, medium porosity, medium strand size...but my crown, sides and bangs...lol. They want to throw temper tantrums. Lol
What's protein sensitive hair? And why would us low porosity community be recommended to stay away from it? What does protein overload look like and do to your hair?
Garnier Fructis Pure Clean Styling Gel is also protein free and has no silicones, parabens, or dyes and it’s super inexpensive. The hold is even better than the Ampro protein free gels. I do also love the Kinky Curly Curling Custard, you just have to make sure to pair it with a leave-in and, for me, even a cream styler, then the gels.
Kurly Kreme is good for my hair. I must use the leave in conditioner along with the curl definer in order to get the best results.
Does flaxeed gel cause protein overload?? I hope someone answer please
What is your thoughts on rinse out conditioner and do you recommend for low porosity hair? Should we use it like a deep conditioner? Lastly, what is the difference between Shampoo & Conditioner Combo vs Cleansing Conditioner? You should do test out dry shampoos.
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I actually stopped using a rinse out conditioner and I go straight to the deep conditioner now. I talk about that in my updated natural haircare routine! And I will try out some dry shampoos soon!
To me a cleansing conditioner is a cowash
@@lacuzy31 Cleansing Conditioner I feel like it actually cleanse your hair unless like a rinse out conditioner.
Have you tried any Shea Butters? They absorb well in my low porosity hair
Is the Moroccan oil curl enhancing cream good for low porosity/protein sensitive curly coarse hair or should I stay away from it?
We have similar hair.. I love Aloe Vera Gel but the whole is a light hold.
My hair loves Aunt Jackie's no shrinkage gel
Hi,
you said you're protein sensitive. Is your hair "like" coconut oil? Mine doesn't and I'm afraid using product with coconut oil in it. I see the curls product you mentioned in the video have some in it, do you think I can use it even with the coconut oil in it? I'm looking for a light cream for a long time but most of them have cococnut oil...
PS: thanks a lot for the video series on the different product for low porosity hair. It's easier for me to find good products.
PS 2: sorry for my english, I'm french
No need to apologize! My hair doesnt like coconut oil when I use it alone, but if it is mixed into a product or mixed with other oils (small amount) then I can use it! Give it a try! :)
Iyda Michael ok thanks. I'll try then🤞🏽😊
Any and every product with coconut oil on it...my hair hates. Salerm 21 leave in works great in spite of sik protein in it. Odd
Recently tried design essentials and I have fallen in love. My hair is similar to yours (with the exception that my strands are rather thin, protein treatments do wonders for my hair!) so I would say that if you get a chance you should give their twisting cream a try, apparently it is very similar to camille's. A little goes a long way so I feel like I get so much bang for my buck - which rarely happens for me.
Thanks for the recommendation! I will definitely check it out soon! :)
Im allergic to so many commercial products. When i use them, my scalp becomes inflamed, and painful spots appear... what natural products can i use?😢 I have 4c hair
I’m low porosity and protein sensitive and in my many years being natural have only found one curl cream that works for me and it was discontinued. My hair doesn’t absorb creams and butters well. I use gels. I like the Eco Argon but I can’t use it all the time and I get breakage. Kinky Custard is too sticky. I really like homage FSG but recently started using Proclaim JBCO FS gel cream that my hair loves. Have you ever tried a gel cream? It doesn’t weigh my hair down.
I have never tried that before! I just assumed it wouldn't be a strong enough hold for my wash n go or not moisturizing enough for a twist out and braid outs! I should give it a try, thanks for the suggestion!
Does the Camille rose butter have protein or coconut oil in it?
Thank you for the great info. What are the effects of protein overload?
Valerie Neloms Thank you so much.
How on Earth do you get KKNT gel to work?.. I have NEVER been successful with it!!! Tutorial please..if you can.. great video! I'm gonna try the blueberry cream.
Shantrice St.Julian it is very tricky!! I have a winter wash n go using it!! I used it with the TGIN leave in!!
Hey ida please reply. I’m thinking of buying the blueberry bliss leave in but twist and shout is the only available in my region. My hair is 3b/c low porosity. I suffer from extreme dry hair and I’m hearing good reviews about blueberry that it’s moisturizing. However the twist and shout cream, can I use it I don’t do twist out I just normal style ( leave in + cream + low porosity oil ) will the twist and shout work for me or it’s gonna be too heavy. Strictly for twist out , braid out etc? Please reply xx
Im just now transitioning a cpuple months ago but what can u use the butters/creams for ik edge control for edges and gel u can use on hair but can u use gel on your edges
Thank you for your review! I wasn t even considering Curls Twist n shout. I might now. This is the first time i see a review stating flakes with curlaide 😳. What leave in do you use with it ? With regards gel, my favorite would have been Xtreme wetline until i found it contains cancerous ingredients in it. So i will stick with Eco Pink which my absolute favorite, softer hold than Argan with shine and more moisture. I am also curious about Oyin butter and the Mane choice 24 k gel. Like you i am very low porosity (even on my beached strands !) and protein sensitive. However, i know how to balance out protein and moisture. So, i am not entirely skipping products with protein anymore.
Wow I have never heard of Eco Pink or the Mane Choice Gel, I am going to look into it! I use a really light water based leave in with the Curlaide and even tried it without a leave in! My hair is extremely low porosity! I cant believe your hair is still low porosity after bleaching! WOW! lol
Iyda Michael thank you for your reply. I know low porosity require some extra (you are right even bleached the cuticles did not stay lifted! 😂) Maybe your leave in is incompatible with Curlaide or you a lighter butter. Have you tried the coconut style setter, it s lighter and wonderful. I do recommand the pink eco it contains more water, let me know if you like pls. And yes your hair wonderful !
They make the same claims about Eco gels containing cancerous ingredients. I think because it’s on a non-living source, such as hair, it’s fine.
Ok so I have a question,
I have low porosity hair, and I really want to try a cream as my styler. And I usually do the LOC method. So, when I pick out a cream, am I supposed to get a cream that have heavy/sealant oils (olive oil, castor oil, Shea butter, mango butter,etc,) in them? To seal in the moisture?
You are beautiful love your hair
thank you!
do you use the gel stand alone as a styler or you pair with leave in and cream?
I pair it up with a leave in conditioner and cream or oil before the gel for extra moisture but I have to be careful to prevent product buildup!
What's the difference between the blue and white wetline gel?
Brittney Moore The only blue one I have seen has a very masculine scent?🤷♀️
I LOVE HER HAIR AHH
i think i have both high and low porosity in my hair if that’s even possible?? because i’ve used most of these products in my hair and my hair hated it but there’s some parts in my hair that won’t take any product at all. no curl definition or anything when i put anything in those sections of my hair. what does that mean?
Have you tried to use homemade flaxseed gel? If you have, how was your experience? I'm thinking of using it but I'm a little afraid of how my hair will react
I haven't tried it yet but I will be making the recipe that I found on Naptural85's channel and I will do a video on it! I'm kinda nervous too :)
I tried it the other day and my hair looked amazing!! So much definition, I'm in love 😍😍😍
Im soo sad that i cant use eco gel it doenst work and my hair is at the thinnest right now, everyone has nice sleek ponytailes and bun and stuff and im just coming to school with my messy hair😪
I use elastacare gelno alcohol and it softens the hair nice
Hey what lip gloss do you have on?
I thought the Xtreme gel would have worked for me as my hair loves to spit out all sorts of gels - especially Eco Styler. However, I got tons of buildup from the Xtreme gel when taking down my twists - it wasn't flaky like eco styler but it was white-ish and had the feeling of dandruff. I had oiled and moisturized each section of my hair when applying the gel - so I'm not sure if it was just the combination but I was disappointed. I have very coarse and thick 4c hair, by the way!
I don't use gels (especially thick gels) when doing twist outs and braidouts because I get white flakes as well when I take them out, I only use these gels with wash n gos. Also, the product combo might also be an issue because the gel is a thick gel, you have to be careful with how you layer your products for low porosity hair. The leave in and oil have to be light weight or used in small amounts or you may want to leave out the oil. For my twist outs I only use leave in, a little oil and cream. Maybe also try using a lighter gel like camille rose curl maker. Hope this helps!
I used to have the same issue. What works for me is limiting myself to one light leave in (a milk, really). I apply leave in to warm, moderately wet hair and really work it in. Then I layer an oil or whipped Shea butter over that. (I can use those things only if my hair is well-moisturized and I am shampooing well at least once a week). Sometimes I use a curl cream instead, but not both. Then I can use the gel without any issues. A small amount for twists or a generous amount for wash and gos. I have tried so many gels and wet line really is the best one. It’s the only one that has ecostyler level hold without damaging my lopo hair. I also use mielle edge gel. Amazing btw!
I just start watching ur channel and I'm low porosity as well but I dnt no wat u mean by u being protein sensitive I here u say the on all ur channel what is protein sensitive
Hello, I have a video all about protein sensitivity! ua-cam.com/video/NMd0ZEtOv5c/v-deo.html
Thank u for this video
would you ever use Chebe Butter?
Do you prepoo your hair?
Hey, have you tried the camille rose almond jai twisting butter?
The Almond Jai Twisting butter is one of my favorites along with the Curls Twist and Shout Cream.
Hi, yes I have but I didn’t like it!!
How do you know if your hair is protein sensitive?
xoxox0011 I actually have some videos about protein sensitivity!
Do you like the mixed chicks leave in conditioner? Im curious how you review that product.
I just fell in love with it recently and had one of mu best wash n gos with it, the video will be up soon! It's a god sealant but not a good moisturizer for me, but it retains the moisture so well and clumps my curls so well and provides so much shine!
hi i hav been using sls free shampoo n conditioner...bt still after wash my hair is so dry n frizzy....wt shud i do....any suggestion...
Hi which ones do you use? Sometimes the shampoo is still harsh even though its SLS free, the alternative ingredients can still be just as harsh.
+Iyda Michael hello..iam using shea moisture raw shea restorative shampoo
+Iyda Michael hi i hav been using shea moisture raw shea restorative shampoo
When you say protein sensitive, do you mean protein dries your hair out?
Yes, it makes you hair feel dry, hard and brittle, check out my new video all about protein sensitive hair :)
Iyda Michael thank you cuz this is so confusing
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Will flaxseed gel work for low porosity protein sensitive hair ?
I am going to be trying it out soon and will make a video about it!
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nvrnakednails1 thank you!!