Definitely team braid out. I have fragile hair and even the twisting motion involved with twist outs causes more breakage on my hair. Braid outs are definitely more gentle. Wash and goes cause too many tangles and single stand knots. - life's too short for all that!
When i first went natural about 7 years ago i did braid outs because i had no clue what else to do with my hair😅 eventually my new growth came in and they stopped working because i still hadn't learned my hair. Over the past 2 years I've been strictly wash n go but now my hair has plateaued. Constant fairy knots, split ends, and long detangling sessions despite a consistent routine (DC weekly, clarifying, trims, you name it) have me thinking i need to switch it up. Wish me luck 🤞🏽
Nooo don't say that! I love your braid-out content so much. I realized my hair grows faster when putting it in braids or twists (or braid /twist out) than styled as a wash and go. Keep it up💕
Today is August 27th, 2022 and I love the way your hair turned out. It is really pretty nice and curly. I love braid outs. My hair is growing back from having breast cancer twice and my hair use to be down passed my shoulders before I ever was diagnosed with breast cancer and now my hair has grown down to my ear lobe. I have lymphedema and I can only braid the front and each side left and right but I can't braid the back, so my granddaughter or my niece will braid it for me. Thank you for your video.
I am happy for this video because I have been gravitating more towards braid outs than twist outs.. at the moment I keep the braids in because im trying to retain length to finally get past shoulder length
I've been doing braid outs since the beginning of this year and honestly??? I'm not going back haha my hair is healthier since I can check my ends better... always moisturised as well braid outs are my new thing now haha
I primarily do twistouts and like to keep my hair in twists for several days before taking them down. I will try a braidout on my next wash day. Hopefully, it will help my ength retention and growth. 🥰
i do a similar routine but with twist outs. no re-twisting, just set them the same way once a week and take down next day and wear all week. or keep in twists a few days if I'm heavily working out/or if raining etc and do the twist out later.
I feel that wash n gos on types 4B and 4C generally look very hard and crunchy or they look like stringy Jheri curls. LOL! I am primarily a type 4C and I stick with twists and fros. I love them and I don't have to use gel to beat my hair into submission.
I’m late to the party…. But great question! I have four textures/curl patterns ranging from 3b - 4b. My hair is thick and my strands are medium. Wash-n-go is my preference in warm weather BUT I use the Anthony Dickey method (Water Wash, conditioner and leave-in every 2 days/full wash day regimen with deep conditioning on the 7th day) to keep it tangle free, curls poppin and moisturized. In the Winter, my strands go into hibernation. I do twists or braids and wear head wraps exclusively. I moisturize every 3 days or so and do a full wash day with overnight Prepoo every 2 weeks. I think I retain more length with twists in the Winter. But, with the Anthony Dickey method…..I saw tremendous length retention, as well. Go figure!! 😊
Im curious how you determine your braiding pattern, the amount of braids you do, and the size of the sections. That's what I struggled with consistently, but I also could be overthinking it
defo not overthinking it! This is something I've learned through trial and error until I found what works best for me. For braiding pattern I always try to have the braids in a 'brick' pattern. So that one braid sits on top of the parting of the 2 braids below it - hope that makes sense. This just makes the hair fall better when the braids are taken down and makes sure that the partings aren't too obvious. The amount of braids will depend on the amount of definition/volume/curl pattern you want. More, smaller braids will be less volume but more definition. Bigger, less braids will be more volume, less definition
I work from home so it does make it easier for me to just leave my braids down whilst they're drying. However, if I do go out and about I cover them with a head wrap. I have a couple of reels on my instagram showing exactly how I do this. x
Abbiiiie! Lol sorry I’m obsessed, great video as per usual. I’m more of a WnG kinda girl 😌✨😭 and I’ve honestly never had many issues. Even with all my manipulating, because I stretch with a blow dryer and pick for shape (a lot!). I have been making a recent effort to opt for more protective styles, like braids. As for braid/twist outs, I feel like my hair gets more tangled with them. It’s also inconvenient for me because I feel like I don’t have as much freedom to manipulate like I can with a WnG. If I try, frizz city and it’s just not cute anymore. Maybe I need to try newer products 🤷🏾♂️ Love your results though and your vids! Giving very much consistency! Period 😌✨
hahaha loveee youuuu!! I'm jealous! I wish my hair flourished when wearing a WnG because I actually prefer how my hair looks in its natural curls rather than braid out curls. I prefer the tighter texture of my real texture. So I don't think its necessarily a problem you can't get your braid outs to look right, some peoples texture just prefers to be left alone in its natural curls! you're the blessed one haha
@@AbbieCurls Aaah love you too! Whenever (God knows lol) I visit the UK we’re hanging, it’s set in stone 🥰 But lol staawp your braidouts are gorg! I appreciate it though 💙 the whole hair preferring a certain style is so interesting to me but I guess it’s just another thing that makes natural hair beautiful 😌✨
You’re the reason I’ve been wearing my hair out. I’ve fallen in love with my hair since I’ve been doing braid outs. I don’t run out of products too fast either
I love braid outs! Some years back I did a big chop, with only one 2 inch remaining. It grew and grew and my best braid out was on my wedding day! 🥰 After that day my hair grown so much more that I don’t know what to do with it?! I have no idea how to get a nice shape into it again. I need to drive 2h to get to a good hair dresser since there are not a lot of black people where I live. I am not not really sure what to do with my hair…
a trim can change everything! I'd defo recommend trying getting a hair cut into a nice shape. Having a good shape helped me love my hair again when wearing it down
I get this question a lot but because I don't live in a humid climate, this isn't really something I'm able to advise on unfortunately!! Times when I've been in humid countries I've struggled to maintain any curls definition as well. I'd stay away from products containing humectants such as honey and glycerine as they attract moisture to your hair which will have the sam effect as applying water to your hair
I've been team twistout for so long, because I found it easier and faster. However, in the past couple of years I've been beginning to suspect that the constant twisting is causing me breakage, although I trim regularly, and am having seemingly very little growth. I think I'm going to have to switch to braidouts, for the health and survival of my follicles...lol
What do you do to avoid frizz/shrinkage in cold/humid / rain climate? I would like to wear my hair in braid out more of t’en,but because of the climate of the country I live in (it rains a lot in summer) I’m afraid of extreme shrinkage + tangles And extreme frizz.
I live in Georgia where it tends to get very humid. I was recently just introduced to using a hair-safe hairspray with a freezing hold to fight humidity! I just used it today, and my hair is flourishing after doing a braid-out! The name is Matrix Vavoom Extra Hold Freezing Spray. Hope this helps!
Hey there ! You could try using products that contain holding ingredients and/or are specifically formulated to hold styles. This could be mousses, curling creams, jellies, custards or even gels (be careful to not use too much of that tho). Another tip would be to dry your hair with indirect heat such as a hooded dryer or a diffuser (for 30 min maybe ??) before air drying. And of course make sure your hair is 100% dry before taking the braids out and before you even think of stepping one foot outside lol.
Nothing wrong with a signature look! Mine used to be wash and go's, but I like braid outs a lot. I just need to master the technique. One of my concerns is how the Alabama humidity makes my hair poof up. Any tips on maintaining definition/hang time in a humid environment? Thanks so much!
I get this question a lot but because I don't live in a humid climate, this isn't really something I'm able to advise on unfortunately!! Times when I've been in humid countries I've struggled to maintain any curls definition as well. But I'd stay away from products containing humectants such as honey and glycerine as they attract moisture to your hair which will have the sam effect as applying water to your hair
I'm subscribed 😊 hi Abbie, quick question. When I was younger my mum would apply olive oil to my hair almost every single night and braid it into 2 pigtails to help her in the morning! By the age of 8 my hair was waist length! My hair grows but not at the same speed. I apply butters and other goodies that my hair loves and I braid it. Is my hair slowing down because of age or something else?? I'm really puzzled. I'm going to get my hair box braided because once it's in a protective style like weaves and braids it'll grow but when not, doesn't! Can you please shine some light on this for me 😊 I've got no knots or split ends as I keep an eye on that. Thanks in advance 😘
one of my fav subscribers! ❤ I'm not sure of the exact science behind this, but I can imagine that our rate of hair growth will slow down as we get older. The same way our hair texture can change as we get older. So it's probably not that you're doing anything wrong, or doing anything to break you hair because it sounds like your hair still looks and feels healthy. It's more likely that your actual speed of growth has slowed. Make Sur you're eating healthy and drinking loads! that definitely makes a difference to hair too. Also make sure you're not doing TOO much. I personally don't recommend applying products everyday. xx
@@AbbieCurls Aww thank you Abbie, that's touched my heart 😘 I think you might be right! I'm getting box braids done soon so hopefully they will help my hair grow, I drink a 1.5L of water a day don't want to drown myself 😂😂 thanks for the advice. Hope you have a lovely evening 😘
Not sure if it's just me but I find that my hair gets frizzier faster with braid outs than with twist outs? x P.s do you still do the 5am club? I remember you said you wake up at 5 sometimes in a couple of your vlogs and thought it sounded interesting (I find going to bed early can be a bit tricky 😭 )
a lot of people say this! I do get slightly more frizz with braid outs than twist outs. the only reason I prefer braid outs is that I find the braids are less delicate than the twists so they stay looking tidier if I don't take them out straight away. I also get more stretch when doing a braid out. But I do prefer the curl pattern of a twist out. Everything I said in the video still applies to twits outs though :) and yes! I do still wake up at 5am on weekdays. I go to sleep at around 10pm :)
I have long relaxed hair. I do two braids on sides, condition the ends, then roll it 3/4 the way up. Then wrap it with the mesh wrap for working out. I really use it for some fine waves and my length is still maintained below bra strap. It adds alot of volume. I am glad to be relaxed. It takes about 5 minutes max and it looks sleek and well done for next day. I braid my hair when it's 90% dry and braid it with moisturizer everyday. It looks good down, in a ponytail, or any style. It also cuts down on tangles. Lots of finger combing.
Very pretty! Wash n go is my thing because the hair pretty much shapes itself. Also, when dealing with chronic pain, twisting and braiding my hair on wash day is too much. Sometimes I twist mine 3 days after my wash n go; maybe I’ll braid instead. I just told my daughter that I wanna start braiding so that it’ll be less tangled and form less knots. Everything you said makes sense because it’s true. Growing up I never had or heard of fairy or single strand knots, because we wore our hair in stretched styles. Not only do I get single strand knots now but, I get double knots on a strand because of no stretching. 🙏🏾❤️
I agree on the hair shaping itself when doing a wash and go. I prefer the look of wash and gos but the maintenance is just a headache for me! Sorry to hear you suffer from chronic pain! I can imagine haircare in general must be hard, let alone braiding up a whole head of hair! xx
Hi Abbie Thank you for your videos and great hair tips. Your hair always looks nice. My hair doesn’t turn out right with braid outs or a twist out and I’m not sure if it’s due to the products or why my high porosity hair is dry and frizzy the next day. I also notice a lot of single strain knots especially in the crown area that I have too cut out. Any suggestions too help me out. I usually style my hair in a loose low bun. Thank you.
Hey! Thanks for your comment. If you're struggling with damage in your crown area and you're often wearing your hair in buns, the bun could be the cause of this. Make sure you're not always wearing it in the same position and make sure its not too tight. As this will be causing breakage and knots in that area. High porosity hair absorbs moisture quickly but can also loose it Quickly. I'd recommend when you rinse out your conditioner, to do this with cold water which will help close your hair cuticle and lock in the moisture. Then apply your styling products. I highly recommend the ones I use in this video. As your hair is high porosity, you may want to apply an oil on top as well to seal the moisture in. This will help to increase definition and reduce frizz. I hope that helps!
Thank you Abbie for your suggestions! One of the things I may have been doing wrong is not washing out the conditioner. With the conditioner in I apply a styling cream and seal with oil. Braid my hair in one plait so the ends are not loose, then cover with silk scarf until dry. The next day is when I notice my hair is very dry and stiff. I will try the Camille Rose products to see if they work differently than, Cantù, Shea Moisture and the Pantene gold line products. For years I have been using products from these lines and maybe I should switch. Thank you Abbie!
before getting out the shower I put my hair into a low bun (no towel) whilst I dry my body and get dressed and then I start on my hair. I don't use a towel before braiding.
Definitely team braid out. I have fragile hair and even the twisting motion involved with twist outs causes more breakage on my hair. Braid outs are definitely more gentle. Wash and goes cause too many tangles and single stand knots. - life's too short for all that!
I agree!
YES! ❤
When i first went natural about 7 years ago i did braid outs because i had no clue what else to do with my hair😅 eventually my new growth came in and they stopped working because i still hadn't learned my hair. Over the past 2 years I've been strictly wash n go but now my hair has plateaued. Constant fairy knots, split ends, and long detangling sessions despite a consistent routine (DC weekly, clarifying, trims, you name it) have me thinking i need to switch it up. Wish me luck 🤞🏽
Nooo don't say that! I love your braid-out content so much. I realized my hair grows faster when putting it in braids or twists (or braid /twist out) than styled as a wash and go. Keep it up💕
Right!! It makes so much difference
My hair loves, braids and it gets less tangled than twist outs.
Today is August 27th, 2022 and I love the way your hair turned out. It is really pretty nice and curly. I love braid outs. My hair is growing back from having breast cancer twice and my hair use to be down passed my shoulders before I ever was diagnosed with breast cancer and now my hair has grown down to my ear lobe. I have lymphedema and I can only braid the front and each side left and right but I can't braid the back, so my granddaughter or my niece will braid it for me. Thank you for your video.
Blessings and prayers for you, Sweet Sis! 🙏🏽❤
Washngos, buns, & braidouts are my go-tos!
I am happy for this video because I have been gravitating more towards braid outs than twist outs.. at the moment I keep the braids in because im trying to retain length to finally get past shoulder length
I've been doing braid outs since the beginning of this year and honestly??? I'm not going back haha
my hair is healthier since I can check my ends better... always moisturised as well
braid outs are my new thing now haha
AMENNN!! 😅
I primarily do twistouts and like to keep my hair in twists for several days before taking them down. I will try a braidout on my next wash day. Hopefully, it will help my ength retention and growth. 🥰
i do a similar routine but with twist outs. no re-twisting, just set them the same way once a week and take down next day and wear all week. or keep in twists a few days if I'm heavily working out/or if raining etc and do the twist out later.
sounds like the perfect routine!!
Is it me, does anyone else think that wash n gos tend to work better on type 3 hair and braid/twist outs on type 4 as it stretches the hair more.
I agree. You have a great point there.
Yep, that’s why I don’t do wash and goes, it is always a bust! I’m 4B
I feel that wash n gos on types 4B and 4C generally look very hard and crunchy or they look like stringy Jheri curls. LOL! I am primarily a type 4C and I stick with twists and fros. I love them and I don't have to use gel to beat my hair into submission.
I’m late to the party…. But great question! I have four textures/curl patterns ranging from 3b - 4b. My hair is thick and my strands are medium. Wash-n-go is my preference in warm weather BUT I use the Anthony Dickey method (Water Wash, conditioner and leave-in every 2 days/full wash day regimen with deep conditioning on the 7th day) to keep it tangle free, curls poppin and moisturized. In the Winter, my strands go into hibernation. I do twists or braids and wear head wraps exclusively. I moisturize every 3 days or so and do a full wash day with overnight Prepoo every 2 weeks. I think I retain more length with twists in the Winter. But, with the Anthony Dickey method…..I saw tremendous length retention, as well. Go figure!! 😊
@@alisameireis3628 I have never heard of the Anthony Dickey method. I’m intrigued now, I will be looking this up.
I love your curls so much!
And I love braid-outs as well. I do twist-outs only when I'm lazy lol!
thank you!
I love it
I’m gonna try a braid out tonight, since I’m off tomorrow. It may come out great. Wish me luck!
I hope it went well!
Im curious how you determine your braiding pattern, the amount of braids you do, and the size of the sections. That's what I struggled with consistently, but I also could be overthinking it
defo not overthinking it! This is something I've learned through trial and error until I found what works best for me.
For braiding pattern I always try to have the braids in a 'brick' pattern. So that one braid sits on top of the parting of the 2 braids below it - hope that makes sense. This just makes the hair fall better when the braids are taken down and makes sure that the partings aren't too obvious.
The amount of braids will depend on the amount of definition/volume/curl pattern you want. More, smaller braids will be less volume but more definition. Bigger, less braids will be more volume, less definition
New to transitioning and this video is helpful and seems simple. Only question is how do you wear your braids during the days it's drying?
I work from home so it does make it easier for me to just leave my braids down whilst they're drying. However, if I do go out and about I cover them with a head wrap. I have a couple of reels on my instagram showing exactly how I do this. x
Omg I loved that Blaccent along with your accent . Great video!!
Me with low density hair wishing I could wear a braid out 😳
@Amber; The trick is to use more braids. My hair is low dense and it makes mine look fuller.
@@NaturallyIntrigued even with smaller sections I can only get about 30-32 braids
What the......f.... you get 20-30 braids and you call that low density?
@@yuri1202826 yes. Is it not? My strands are fine also which makes my hair appear thinner
Well your hair is gorgeous fine, thinner or whatever.
New subscriber! I enjoyed this video!
Braid supremacy.
Gorgeous!
Abbiiiie! Lol sorry I’m obsessed, great video as per usual. I’m more of a WnG kinda girl 😌✨😭 and I’ve honestly never had many issues. Even with all my manipulating, because I stretch with a blow dryer and pick for shape (a lot!). I have been making a recent effort to opt for more protective styles, like braids. As for braid/twist outs, I feel like my hair gets more tangled with them. It’s also inconvenient for me because I feel like I don’t have as much freedom to manipulate like I can with a WnG. If I try, frizz city and it’s just not cute anymore. Maybe I need to try newer products 🤷🏾♂️ Love your results though and your vids! Giving very much consistency! Period 😌✨
hahaha loveee youuuu!!
I'm jealous! I wish my hair flourished when wearing a WnG because I actually prefer how my hair looks in its natural curls rather than braid out curls. I prefer the tighter texture of my real texture.
So I don't think its necessarily a problem you can't get your braid outs to look right, some peoples texture just prefers to be left alone in its natural curls! you're the blessed one haha
@@AbbieCurls Aaah love you too! Whenever (God knows lol) I visit the UK we’re hanging, it’s set in stone 🥰
But lol staawp your braidouts are gorg! I appreciate it though 💙 the whole hair preferring a certain style is so interesting to me but I guess it’s just another thing that makes natural hair beautiful 😌✨
Hello abbie I enjoyed your video!
So beautiful
I've been trying braid out several times but it never turns out good so for me it's always wash n go
You’re the reason I’ve been wearing my hair out. I’ve fallen in love with my hair since I’ve been doing braid outs. I don’t run out of products too fast either
This makes me so happy!!! glad you're loving your hair
Right? I lowkey like them more than wash and go's
I love all your braid-out videos keep doing them and I will keep watching and liking them 👍
yay! 😀
I love seeing braid out videos, keep them coming!!❤
I love braid outs! Some years back I did a big chop, with only one 2 inch remaining. It grew and grew and my best braid out was on my wedding day! 🥰 After that day my hair grown so much more that I don’t know what to do with it?! I have no idea how to get a nice shape into it again. I need to drive 2h to get to a good hair dresser since there are not a lot of black people where I live. I am not not really sure what to do with my hair…
a trim can change everything! I'd defo recommend trying getting a hair cut into a nice shape. Having a good shape helped me love my hair again when wearing it down
I LOVE braid outs but in the summer the humidity gets me! How do you keep them looking good in the summer?
I get this question a lot but because I don't live in a humid climate, this isn't really something I'm able to advise on unfortunately!! Times when I've been in humid countries I've struggled to maintain any curls definition as well. I'd stay away from products containing humectants such as honey and glycerine as they attract moisture to your hair which will have the sam effect as applying water to your hair
@@AbbieCurls Thanks for the advice!
I've been team twistout for so long, because I found it easier and faster.
However, in the past couple of years I've been beginning to suspect that the constant twisting is causing me breakage, although I trim regularly, and am having seemingly very little growth.
I think I'm going to have to switch to braidouts, for the health and survival of my follicles...lol
😏😛braidout
What do you do to avoid frizz/shrinkage in cold/humid / rain climate? I would like to wear my hair in braid out more of t’en,but because of the climate of the country I live in (it rains a lot in summer) I’m afraid of extreme shrinkage + tangles And extreme frizz.
I live in Georgia where it tends to get very humid. I was recently just introduced to using a hair-safe hairspray with a freezing hold to fight humidity! I just used it today, and my hair is flourishing after doing a braid-out! The name is Matrix Vavoom Extra Hold Freezing Spray. Hope this helps!
Hey there ! You could try using products that contain holding ingredients and/or are specifically formulated to hold styles. This could be mousses, curling creams, jellies, custards or even gels (be careful to not use too much of that tho).
Another tip would be to dry your hair with indirect heat such as a hooded dryer or a diffuser (for 30 min maybe ??) before air drying.
And of course make sure your hair is 100% dry before taking the braids out and before you even think of stepping one foot outside lol.
Use hair crunches to stretch the hair to last
Nothing wrong with a signature look! Mine used to be wash and go's, but I like braid outs a lot. I just need to master the technique. One of my concerns is how the Alabama humidity makes my hair poof up. Any tips on maintaining definition/hang time in a humid environment? Thanks so much!
I get this question a lot but because I don't live in a humid climate, this isn't really something I'm able to advise on unfortunately!! Times when I've been in humid countries I've struggled to maintain any curls definition as well. But I'd stay away from products containing humectants such as honey and glycerine as they attract moisture to your hair which will have the sam effect as applying water to your hair
You make me want to do a braid out! But gotta wait to fall. It is so humid that it's a waste of time. I may try with a gel though
I'll start trying the braid outs more
I love this video and I am definitely team braid out ❤Thank you Abbie
I'm subscribed 😊 hi Abbie, quick question. When I was younger my mum would apply olive oil to my hair almost every single night and braid it into 2 pigtails to help her in the morning! By the age of 8 my hair was waist length! My hair grows but not at the same speed. I apply butters and other goodies that my hair loves and I braid it. Is my hair slowing down because of age or something else?? I'm really puzzled. I'm going to get my hair box braided because once it's in a protective style like weaves and braids it'll grow but when not, doesn't! Can you please shine some light on this for me 😊 I've got no knots or split ends as I keep an eye on that. Thanks in advance 😘
one of my fav subscribers! ❤
I'm not sure of the exact science behind this, but I can imagine that our rate of hair growth will slow down as we get older. The same way our hair texture can change as we get older. So it's probably not that you're doing anything wrong, or doing anything to break you hair because it sounds like your hair still looks and feels healthy. It's more likely that your actual speed of growth has slowed. Make Sur you're eating healthy and drinking loads! that definitely makes a difference to hair too.
Also make sure you're not doing TOO much. I personally don't recommend applying products everyday.
xx
@@AbbieCurls Aww thank you Abbie, that's touched my heart 😘 I think you might be right! I'm getting box braids done soon so hopefully they will help my hair grow, I drink a 1.5L of water a day don't want to drown myself 😂😂 thanks for the advice. Hope you have a lovely evening 😘
Not sure if it's just me but I find that my hair gets frizzier faster with braid outs than with twist outs? x
P.s do you still do the 5am club? I remember you said you wake up at 5 sometimes in a couple of your vlogs and thought it sounded interesting (I find going to bed early can be a bit tricky 😭 )
a lot of people say this! I do get slightly more frizz with braid outs than twist outs. the only reason I prefer braid outs is that I find the braids are less delicate than the twists so they stay looking tidier if I don't take them out straight away. I also get more stretch when doing a braid out.
But I do prefer the curl pattern of a twist out.
Everything I said in the video still applies to twits outs though :)
and yes! I do still wake up at 5am on weekdays. I go to sleep at around 10pm :)
I have long relaxed hair. I do two braids on sides, condition the ends, then roll it 3/4 the way up. Then wrap it with the mesh wrap for working out. I really use it for some fine waves and my length is still maintained below bra strap. It adds alot of volume. I am glad to be relaxed. It takes about 5 minutes max and it looks sleek and well done for next day. I braid my hair when it's 90% dry and braid it with moisturizer everyday. It looks good down, in a ponytail, or any style. It also cuts down on tangles. Lots of finger combing.
Very pretty! Wash n go is my thing because the hair pretty much shapes itself. Also, when dealing with chronic pain, twisting and braiding my hair on wash day is too much. Sometimes I twist mine 3 days after my wash n go; maybe I’ll braid instead. I just told my daughter that I wanna start braiding so that it’ll be less tangled and form less knots. Everything you said makes sense because it’s true. Growing up I never had or heard of fairy or single strand knots, because we wore our hair in stretched styles. Not only do I get single strand knots now but, I get double knots on a strand because of no stretching. 🙏🏾❤️
I agree on the hair shaping itself when doing a wash and go. I prefer the look of wash and gos but the maintenance is just a headache for me!
Sorry to hear you suffer from chronic pain! I can imagine haircare in general must be hard, let alone braiding up a whole head of hair!
xx
@@AbbieCurls I understand and thank you for your sympathy. ❤️
Hi Abbie Thank you for your videos and great hair tips. Your hair always looks nice. My hair doesn’t turn out right with braid outs or a twist out and I’m not sure if it’s due to the products or why my high porosity hair is dry and frizzy the next day. I also notice a lot of single strain knots especially in the crown area that I have too cut out. Any suggestions too help me out. I usually style my hair in a loose low bun. Thank you.
Hey! Thanks for your comment. If you're struggling with damage in your crown area and you're often wearing your hair in buns, the bun could be the cause of this. Make sure you're not always wearing it in the same position and make sure its not too tight. As this will be causing breakage and knots in that area.
High porosity hair absorbs moisture quickly but can also loose it Quickly. I'd recommend when you rinse out your conditioner, to do this with cold water which will help close your hair cuticle and lock in the moisture. Then apply your styling products. I highly recommend the ones I use in this video. As your hair is high porosity, you may want to apply an oil on top as well to seal the moisture in. This will help to increase definition and reduce frizz.
I hope that helps!
Thank you Abbie for your suggestions! One of the things I may have been doing wrong is not washing out the conditioner. With the conditioner in I apply a styling cream and seal with oil. Braid my hair in one plait so the ends are not loose, then cover with silk scarf until dry. The next day is when I notice my hair is very dry and stiff. I will try the Camille Rose products to see if they work differently than, Cantù, Shea Moisture and the Pantene gold line products. For years I have been using products from these lines and maybe I should switch.
Thank you Abbie!
Thanks for the tips 👌🏿
Great video, are you curls towel dried or wet when you do your braids?
before getting out the shower I put my hair into a low bun (no towel) whilst I dry my body and get dressed and then I start on my hair. I don't use a towel before braiding.