I do not regret embracing my waves. I'm very grateful for the influencers that helped me along the way. I'm 57, with fine low density wavy hair. Gels and mousses are like adding spray glue on spider webs. I experienced breakage from the sticky texture. Like you, I prefer a "product" free feeling in my hair. I recently returned to glossing products, oh my! The cuticle smoothing is amazing( I don't color my hair). I prefer an "un-coifed" hairstyle, I don't want to sacrifice my precious strands. I can have healthy hair and use heat as needed to maintain my locks. No shame!
Oooo I would love to know what glossing product you tried out please. It's lovely to hear that others feel the same way about their waves and prefer a uncomplicated approach and you are so right heat does not immediately mean damage! 🙌
@@Tori_Hunter try the L'Oreal Elvive Glycolic Gloss line. I also use the L'Oreal LeGloss demi-permanent toning gloss for blending in the grays for my brunette hair, it also comes in blonde shades. John Frieda is another line I have used. Glosses have really helped to smooth my hair cuticle.
Similar hair here & I absolutely LOVE the phrase: “spray glue on spider webs”. That’s exactly what mousses/gels feel like. 👍 Off to explore glossing products!
I would definitely love to see your updated routine! Your hair looks super pretty today 🤩 YAY! I'm so happy you quit the not brushing dry hair bit! It's one aspect of the whole wavy routine I cannot get on board with. My hair tangles so fast as it is that failure to keep it brushed risks me losing clumps of hair or ripping it out because it becomes so tangled.
"It should be really joyful" all the advice was helpful but that really resonated with me - i was smiling hearing you list all the things wavy hair can do - newly subscribed! I really like your approach!
I started off my curly hair journey not using sulphates or silicones, but I have since reintroduced both (after using a cgm approved shampoo that totally stripped my hair and remembered my previous sulphate shampoos not doing that!) I also saw Manes by Mel explaining that silicones are not bad for your hair...
And I guess that’s why they call it a journey ☺️ so many people commenting to say they’ve had similar experiences of following strict rules only to find their got worse not better. How’s your hair looking these days now you’ve reintroduced sulphates and silicones?
Amen sister! & Thank you for this post! You have mirrored my “return to my natural hair” journey. I too got tired of being shamed into all of these things & began to see more damage in my hair from not using silicone ( it does protect from heat), or not being able to brush my hair because it is really impossible to use a brush on my wavy hair days, but blow out days I see fewer tangles. The oddest thing is that the first day of my wavy styling is usually my best hair day & each day after it looks meh. The first day I do a blow out my hair looks absolutely amazing & the next is fine but not stupendous. I can go longer between wash days when it’s blown out & I tend to have to wash more frequently with wavy hair. I live on the coast, so I deal with very high humidity & rain & just embrace the frizz (& baseball caps)& I too loved my return to my favorite products with silicone. Basically, us “curly /wavy’s” have the absolute best of both worlds & it’s our hair & our journey & no one will shame me for enjoying my hair & styling it to look my best.
Yes LOVE this - I'm so pleased that there are others out there in the world feeling the same way - let's just enjoy our gorgeous wavy hair (frizz and all) and stop all this shaming nonsense! Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment really appreciate it.
Thank you for this video! I have wavy-ish hair and I've been going down a rabbit hole on how to care for it because I feel as if I've been fighting it my entire life. However, it feels so complicated. I LOVE your hair in this video and I would love to know what you're doing for this!
Hi Taylor, I was also in that rabbit hole, I really do recommend a less is more approach because at least even if your hair doesn't quite turn out as you hoped you won't have spent hours and hours 'doing it' 😆 Thanks so much for your lovely comment about my hair - I had tried a completely different blowout method and it held up so so well I couldn't get over it; this was almost frizz free which is unheard of for my hair! I could film a video on it if it would be interesting/helpful.
I just googled amodimethicone and found this: "Amodimethicone is a synthetically produced lipid based on silicones. However, it is essentially different from the constantly criticized "silicones". Amodimethicone is positively charged, so that it accumulates in the hair where damage occurs, as hair damage is negatively charged. There, amodimethicone acts as a kind of binding link that does not weigh the hair down. Unlike dimethicone or dimethiconol, amodimethicone can be rinsed out and is water-soluble. Although it is applied directly to the hair damage, it does not create a weighing build-up effect and even prevents it". I have fine, frizzy, wavy, highlighted hair, so I will be looking out for products with this ingredient. Thanks for your videos! x
No wonder I’ve seen such an improvement in my hair since reintroducing it 😂 just goes to show: science backed info all the way please! You’re really welcome, thank you so much for watching and taking the time to send me that info ✨😍x
@@bethh.3751 Oh wow, there seems to be a lot of conflicting information about this online. Different sites that all seem reputable are attributing different properties to amodimethicone. Apparently it can be formulated to be soluble, so maybe that is an explanation for the different claims. How fascinating!
YESSS on the silicones!! I had quit silicones for quite some time due to hearing the supposed negatives about them and because I was trying to follow routines that we’re supposed to be healthier for your hair. My hair was so much worse.!! so I stopped to think what I was doing different that could really be creating the issues and realized that a product was silicone in it that I had cut out was probably the reason. I re-introduced it into my routine and things got so much better as far as frizz control and smoothness.
Quitting silicones is def the worst thing I did for my hair 🙈 I’m so glad I’ve started using them again. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment and let me know I’m not the only one who feels this way! YAY for Silicones 🥳
I really love this video Tori and you and your hair look even prettier than normal. I can’t get over how much your hair has grown! I do the simplest of routines too as I just haven’t got the patience to go faffing around with lots of different projects. I would love to see your updated routine. X
You are so kind thank you so much 😊 I’m just in the process of editing my hair growth video and it is amazing how different it’s looking from this time last year in terms of length. Guess you just don’t notice it when it’s on your head 😂 I will get to work on a video to include my updated routine x
Great video… Love the honesty! I brush out my hair when it’s dry, but more so to get rid of excess hair before I wash it (twice a week) as otherwise it’s just insane hair down the plug hole 😂. I just try and be really careful, using a bit of oil and starting at the ends etc like you do. I suffer with frizz also and am very interested in re-introducing some silicones. Heat wise. I don’t mind doing the odd blow dry but I will never use a ghd again as I did really damage my hair. I love all the different routines and products out there etc but ultimately no 2 hair types are the same and we all have to do what works for us individually. Unrelated… your nails… are they the stick on ones you used in that Sunday routine video? Are they worth it, how long do they last etc and how do they fair with water, cleaning products etc
Hey Kim, yup you’ve sum it up well; ultimately you just have to work out what suits your hair best and not every method or routine or product will work for everyone! Yes the nails are from glaize, completely stick ons no curing at all - I feature them in my recent video favs and fails. I love them so much and they last so so well!
Great video and it's fascinating to see what you've discovered works and doesn't work for you (over the last year). I think it's great that you're happy and content with how your hair is in multiple different ways 😊I remember your early videos where you had been having so many negative experiences with your hair, before you started wearing your natural waves, so I think it's highly motivating that you feel so flexible and relaxed about your hair now - it shows how far you have come in improving your hair health and knowledge base 👍 I agree about the time sink that multistep routines can be - I don't have the time or motivation to lose hours at at time to styling my hair, especially as I wash it every few days. And you're right, complicated routines can be frizz-causing. I think a lot of them are suited for stronger curl/wave patterns which can handle lots of different products and manipulation without getting frizzy. When I started the CG method (years ago) I tried stretching out the time between washes and it upset my scalp badly so now I wash every 2-3 days (or as necessary if, for example, I've been exercising) for the same reasons you mentioned. If I'm worried about damaging the lengths of my hair I'll apply coconut oil to them before shampooing. Plus, bond repair products exist and help protect hair from wash damage. And 'Yes Please' to an update on your usual routine 👍
Wow Nic we seem to have such similar experiences and feelings about wavy hair. I also sometimes protect my hair with an oil pre wash, but again this was something highly discouraged or 'not allowed' in certain methods. It just goes to show you have to experiment and try things and see what works for you; there is no black & white answer that will work for everyone! Thanks so much for watching and also for taking the time to comment, I really love to hear that other people feel the same way as I do about methods, ingredients and so on 😊 I'll def start planning an updated routine video 👍
Your hair looks amazing in this video. How do you get it so lovely without being the normal wavy look?. Its gorgeous. Really suits you. It looks so healthy and shiny. This routine is a must to film please x
Hi Nicola, thank you so so much for your lovely comment - honestly (& not in a vain way) I was so happy with how my hair turned out and I think if i'd tried this routine a couple of years ago it never would have looked like this. I will absolutely film how I did it.... i did actually prefer it on day2 & 3 to 1 but I might try and film how it holds up anyway and include that x
Your hair looks so pretty today. I would love to watch an updated routine and how you get today's look. I really enjoy your content. I also like a soft, product free feeling. I usually air dry. I just found that my dry hair loves shea moisture intensive moisture mask as a leave in. Discovered that by accident but it has helped with frizz. I also have super tangly hair probably cuz I have a lot of highlights.
That's so kind, thank you 😊 I few people have said they'd like to see how I created the look so I'll get that and my updated routine filmed. Thanks so much for taking the time to watch and comment on this video, really appreciate it! Yes I def think if i gave up highlights my hair wouldn't tangle so much but that's not happening so I just find ways and products to manage the tangles 😆
I couldn’t relate more to everything you said! I’ve also reached this point in my wavy hair journey and can only wish it happened sooner lol. I was scared to braid my hair thinking it would ruin my hair patter!!! How crazy is that?! Anyways, I’m so much happier now with my silicones, dry brushing, frequent washing, and easy routine. And also leaving wavy/curly hair group chats on fb lol
I am with you. I cannot get on band with not washing your hair but laying products like crazy to refresh. I wash my hair every 3 days, i use a lot less product in my hair. Leave in is my best friend. I brush too... gently do i don't break. If i dont lay my hair with tons of glue...no problem. I am a wavy that can get really curly with the right products. But i find it too much work all the time. Life is easier with loose curls.
💯% agree. If I want to make my hair look much curlier I can but then it’s full of product, it won’t last long looking nice and I tend to end up with way more frizz! Less is most definitely more 🙌
Your hair looks gorgeous today!!! That is 3rd day hair you said??? Wow!!! I am right here with you. I watch Abbey Yung and some Lab Muffin videos too and I also feel like moderation with all this will bring freedom and peace! We know what it is like to abuse our hair and you aren’t suggesting that. It might have taken that approximately 2 years you went through to get your hair in a better state of health, so now enjoy it and have fun!! Thanks for leading the way!!😊 Also, before I wash my hair, I like to brush with a 100% boar bristle brush to spread my natural oils.
Oh it’s so lovely to be surrounded by such positive people like you Sheri. Thank you so much for being part of my channel. Super wise words…moderation brings freedom & peace … LOVE that! Yes absolutely not in anyway promoting destructive behaviour just want people to enjoy their hair and not finding it taxing or frustrating. Wavy hair can be so brilliant to have! I used a different blowout method and it honestly lasted me 5 days - incredible ❤️
I switch between doing a full routine with all those products and brushing it out so my hair just becomes somewhat straight and soft. I’ve been using regular drugstore products with sulfates and silicones for the past year and my hair curls even better than before. So yeah the “anti-silicone and anti-sulfate” routines just don’t make sense. Everything I use now is from the drugstore and almost everything contains silicones. I use volumizing and root lifting products too that specifically contain certain coating types of silicones that are water soluble to create the appearance of thicker hair - this all washes out with sulfates that’s why we need sulfates :) I went more than a decade with minimal haircare believing in “natural is always better” but after the age of 37 my hair would not get shiny or curl, well it needed a good wash with sulfates and some nice silicones - now it’s super healthy and shiny. Never going back to “natural” products. 😊 oh yes and I too wash every 3rd day. 👏👏👏👏
Hi Tori, I discovered your channel about a week ago and am so so glad I found it! 🙌🏻 Such a relief to find someone with such ridiculously similar hair to mine! You mentioned you’ll be doing an updated hair routine (yay!) but I was wondering if you wouldn’t mind me asking what shampoo you’re using? I need to buy a new one this week so thought I’d try out what is clearly working brilliantly for you! Thanks so much!
Hey Sam thanks so much for commenting - I will definitely be filming an updated hair routine in the next few weeks as quite a few people said it would be helpful to see 🥰 For the last 30 days I've been doing a hair growth experiment and as part of that I was exclusively using NYM Way to Grow shampoo & Conditioner. Before that there were a few I liked and used, here are some of my favourites: Aldi Bond Shampoo Monday Hair Care (the volume one) Hair detox from UG (for clarifying wash) L'oreal Bond Repair shampoo Rhyme & Reason Wave Revival Maui Moisture Shampoo (the pink bottle) I like something hydrating that won't cause my hair to tangle and just does a really good job at getting my scalp and roots squeaky clean 😊 Are you UK based? You might struggle to find the L'oreal one if you are as I got that on holiday in the US
@sammeek-welsh1800 well that’s perfect then 😊 if you want a lovely leavin conditioner with protein ask them to pick you up a NYM curl talk one … it is 👩🍳😘
I don't usually concern myself with what's in a product, but I am going to look for silicone hoping it'll help my hair, especially make my grey, new hair growth softer. Like you, I would rather go for softness in my hair than feeling products in my hair, so I'm trying to keep my styling minimal.
So many people have commented to say they've seen a big benefit from going back to silicones! I think ones that are water soluble seem to be best option 🙌
It's so lovely to learn I'm not alone in this....it seems lots of people out here are moving away from stricter rules around hair and going for a more science backed approach 🎉😃
hi Tori thank you for sharing some of the habits that you have stopped doing on your hair routine, very informative… oddly enough, l was thinking , specially about dry brushing the hair, it was the way l remember we used to do it back in the day, and l was doing it nit that long ago even, so l started doing it again a few days ago, but without adding any oil to my hair… something that l will do from now on, add a little oil to the hair before brushing it. my only problem was deciding which brush to use since over the last few months l have acquired a whole bunch of them, and for the life of me, l can’t remember which one l used to use before. l decided to go with the tangle teezer… l guess ❓: no denman, bounce curl, etc, for dry brushing? can a comb be used instead? quitting some stuff is good sometimes 😊 l might quit watching videos about hair routines 😊 thank you again Tori p.s your hair looks different, but very nice as per usual! 😊
Hey Rony, I'm amazed by how many people with wavy hair are commenting and agreeing that routines can be overly complicated or more suited to curly hair or they also dry brush their hair - it's lovely to know others feel the same way. To be honest if your hair isn't on the dry side you might not even need to bother with an oil; my hair is dry and prone to frizz which is why oiling first is so helpful. I think you opted for the 'right' brush, a tangle teezer is so nice and gentle. Thanks for your lovely comment about my hair - it was a different look for me; that's the joy of wavy hair right there 😊
Fellow wavy - we know what works best on our hair( yes to blowdrying, yes to silicone, wash it when it needs it ) we don't have to be slaves to other people's routines .
I actually don’t know what works best for my wavy hair. I just became wavy when I went through menopause. To make it worse, it’s only wavy in the back. I need help
Sounds good - I feel like a lot of people are swinging towards science based hair care again. Although you could also sum these changes up as going back to normal, basic hair care - things you probably were already doing before getting sidetracked with the hair community.
Thank you for sharing, Tori. I 100% agree with you and these are the habits I stopped doing too, having similar hair texture to yours. I am also a big fan of the Olaplex leave-in, I just use that and a bit of ColorWow Curly spray on top. Have you tried it yet? It helps me with frizz and adds shine, specially on the crown. Also works as a heat protectant. Your hair never looked better :) Happy 2025!
Happy 2025 to you too Tatiana. The Olaplex leave-in and redken bond repair are def my favourite hair care discoveries of 2024! I don't love the Curly Spray stuff from ColourWow maybe I need to try it again?! x
Hey, so usually I do a protein treatment after I use a sulphate shampoo or do a clarifying wash. Or generally if my hair is feeling a little limp and lifeless. Hope that helps 🤞
Do you use a clarifying or detox shampoo? I have VERY hard water where I live and that is something I think I need to incorporate. Also, do you use any bond repair?
I do use clarifying shampoos as a lot of the shampoos I use these days are sulphate free. But I also don’t get much product build up these days because I’m not layering so many things into my hair. Yes 100% I use bond repair treatments. I’ve got a couple of videos coming soon - 1 about frizz and 1 about hair growth and both I chat about bond repair. I was thinking of doing my favs and fails videos on this topic though…would that be useful do you think?
I don't understand how anyone can go for a week without washing their hair, or why that's supposed to be a good thing! If I just go for four or five days (because I didn't have time), it feels awful and I notice that a lot of hair sheds in the shower, versus washing every third day.
Hi Tori, I have been following your videos for a few days and I wanted to give you another tip from someone who also follows hair science and has great tips. Her name is Abbey Yung and she can also be found on UA-cam
Hi Maris thanks so much for watching. I’ve been subscribed to Abby Yungs channel for a while - she’s got some great videos particularly love the info she’s got out there about bond repair 🙌✨
@Tori_Hunter oh nice that you are subscribed to Abbey Yung hair UA-cam, I have been following her for a long time too. There is so much misinformation on the internet about hair care and it's good to see that the truth is being told that sulphates and silicones are not necessarily bad... I also have wavy hair 2a and i'm now also growing my hair and recovering from hair breakage .. bad hairdressers, bad haircuts and wrong hair care.. it is not always easy to find the right hair care that suits your hair.. I am now back with my old hairdresser and little by little my hair is becoming healthier. I use shampoo, conditioner, leave in conditioner and serum from the brand CHI (Keratin)(Olive Organics), K18, Olaplex 3 and Olaplex 8, that is what my hairdresser advised me... I like your videos!
Yes! An updated routine would be great. Thx for your efforts!
You’re very welcome thanks for taking the time to comment 😊
I do not regret embracing my waves. I'm very grateful for the influencers that helped me along the way. I'm 57, with fine low density wavy hair. Gels and mousses are like adding spray glue on spider webs. I experienced breakage from the sticky texture. Like you, I prefer a "product" free feeling in my hair. I recently returned to glossing products, oh my! The cuticle smoothing is amazing( I don't color my hair). I prefer an "un-coifed" hairstyle, I don't want to sacrifice my precious strands. I can have healthy hair and use heat as needed to maintain my locks. No shame!
Oooo I would love to know what glossing product you tried out please. It's lovely to hear that others feel the same way about their waves and prefer a uncomplicated approach and you are so right heat does not immediately mean damage! 🙌
@@Tori_Hunter try the L'Oreal Elvive Glycolic Gloss line. I also use the L'Oreal LeGloss demi-permanent toning gloss for blending in the grays for my brunette hair, it also comes in blonde shades. John Frieda is another line I have used. Glosses have really helped to smooth my hair cuticle.
I’ve been meaning to try that line for a while so I’m def going to get it and give it a go, thanks for the recommendation 🙌
Similar hair here & I absolutely LOVE the phrase: “spray glue on spider webs”. That’s exactly what mousses/gels feel like. 👍 Off to explore glossing products!
I would definitely love to see your updated routine! Your hair looks super pretty today 🤩
YAY! I'm so happy you quit the not brushing dry hair bit! It's one aspect of the whole wavy routine I cannot get on board with. My hair tangles so fast as it is that failure to keep it brushed risks me losing clumps of hair or ripping it out because it becomes so tangled.
Thanks so much - it might have been my best blowout ever; it lasted days and days ❤️ I’ll get something filmed x
"It should be really joyful" all the advice was helpful but that really resonated with me - i was smiling hearing you list all the things wavy hair can do - newly subscribed! I really like your approach!
Thank you so much for subscribing 🫶 and so pleased to find others that feel the same way about their waves - more joy less shame!
I started off my curly hair journey not using sulphates or silicones, but I have since reintroduced both (after using a cgm approved shampoo that totally stripped my hair and remembered my previous sulphate shampoos not doing that!) I also saw Manes by Mel explaining that silicones are not bad for your hair...
And I guess that’s why they call it a journey ☺️ so many people commenting to say they’ve had similar experiences of following strict rules only to find their got worse not better. How’s your hair looking these days now you’ve reintroduced sulphates and silicones?
Agreed with you. Hair are the best with the minimal amount of products
Less is more 🙌
Amen sister! & Thank you for this post! You have mirrored my “return to my natural hair” journey. I too got tired of being shamed into all of these things & began to see more damage in my hair from not using silicone ( it does protect from heat), or not being able to brush my hair because it is really impossible to use a brush on my wavy hair days, but blow out days I see fewer tangles. The oddest thing is that the first day of my wavy styling is usually my best hair day & each day after it looks meh. The first day I do a blow out my hair looks absolutely amazing & the next is fine but not stupendous. I can go longer between wash days when it’s blown out & I tend to have to wash more frequently with wavy hair. I live on the coast, so I deal with very high humidity & rain & just embrace the frizz (& baseball caps)& I too loved my return to my favorite products with silicone. Basically, us “curly /wavy’s” have the absolute best of both worlds & it’s our hair & our journey & no one will shame me for enjoying my hair & styling it to look my best.
Yes LOVE this - I'm so pleased that there are others out there in the world feeling the same way - let's just enjoy our gorgeous wavy hair (frizz and all) and stop all this shaming nonsense! Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment really appreciate it.
Thank you for this video! I have wavy-ish hair and I've been going down a rabbit hole on how to care for it because I feel as if I've been fighting it my entire life. However, it feels so complicated. I LOVE your hair in this video and I would love to know what you're doing for this!
Hi Taylor, I was also in that rabbit hole, I really do recommend a less is more approach because at least even if your hair doesn't quite turn out as you hoped you won't have spent hours and hours 'doing it' 😆
Thanks so much for your lovely comment about my hair - I had tried a completely different blowout method and it held up so so well I couldn't get over it; this was almost frizz free which is unheard of for my hair! I could film a video on it if it would be interesting/helpful.
@@Tori_Hunter Yes! I would watch a video about that!
Ok I’ll start planning the video ❤️
I just googled amodimethicone and found this:
"Amodimethicone is a synthetically produced lipid based on silicones. However, it is essentially different from the constantly criticized "silicones". Amodimethicone is positively charged, so that it accumulates in the hair where damage occurs, as hair damage is negatively charged. There, amodimethicone acts as a kind of binding link that does not weigh the hair down. Unlike dimethicone or dimethiconol, amodimethicone can be rinsed out and is water-soluble. Although it is applied directly to the hair damage, it does not create a weighing build-up effect and even prevents it".
I have fine, frizzy, wavy, highlighted hair, so I will be looking out for products with this ingredient.
Thanks for your videos! x
No wonder I’ve seen such an improvement in my hair since reintroducing it 😂 just goes to show: science backed info all the way please!
You’re really welcome, thank you so much for watching and taking the time to send me that info ✨😍x
@NA-bm7ep it’s amazing what an instantaneous difference it makes reintroducing silicones into your hair care routine 🤯
So i just checked and it says it's not water soluble.
It's less likely to layer on itself bc of the positive charge, but still not water soluble.
Interesting thanks for taking the time to share that - I think maybe I need to sit and do some research 🤔
@@bethh.3751 Oh wow, there seems to be a lot of conflicting information about this online. Different sites that all seem reputable are attributing different properties to amodimethicone. Apparently it can be formulated to be soluble, so maybe that is an explanation for the different claims. How fascinating!
YESSS on the silicones!! I had quit silicones for quite some time due to hearing the supposed negatives about them and because I was trying to follow routines that we’re supposed to be healthier for your hair. My hair was so much worse.!! so I stopped to think what I was doing different that could really be creating the issues and realized that a product was silicone in it that I had cut out was probably the reason. I re-introduced it into my routine and things got so much better as far as frizz control and smoothness.
Quitting silicones is def the worst thing I did for my hair 🙈 I’m so glad I’ve started using them again. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment and let me know I’m not the only one who feels this way! YAY for Silicones 🥳
Definitely wanna see that updated routine
Ok I’m on it 🙌
I'm like you - I prefer my hair with looser waves than tighter curls, just what I prefer for myself. Great video!
Do you also find it looks better for longer when you go for a loose easy wave instead of a tighter curl?
Thank you 😊
@Tori_Hunter yes!
I really love this video Tori and you and your hair look even prettier than normal. I can’t get over how much your hair has grown! I do the simplest of routines too as I just haven’t got the patience to go faffing around with lots of different projects. I would love to see your updated routine. X
You are so kind thank you so much 😊 I’m just in the process of editing my hair growth video and it is amazing how different it’s looking from this time last year in terms of length. Guess you just don’t notice it when it’s on your head 😂 I will get to work on a video to include my updated routine x
@@Tori_Hunter You have made me chuckle saying that about not noticing when it is on your head. 😅 Looking forward to your next video. 💖 X
Great video… Love the honesty! I brush out my hair when it’s dry, but more so to get rid of excess hair before I wash it (twice a week) as otherwise it’s just insane hair down the plug hole 😂. I just try and be really careful, using a bit of oil and starting at the ends etc like you do. I suffer with frizz also and am very interested in re-introducing some silicones. Heat wise. I don’t mind doing the odd blow dry but I will never use a ghd again as I did really damage my hair. I love all the different routines and products out there etc but ultimately no 2 hair types are the same and we all have to do what works for us individually.
Unrelated… your nails… are they the stick on ones you used in that Sunday routine video? Are they worth it, how long do they last etc and how do they fair with water, cleaning products etc
Hey Kim, yup you’ve sum it up well; ultimately you just have to work out what suits your hair best and not every method or routine or product will work for everyone!
Yes the nails are from glaize, completely stick ons no curing at all - I feature them in my recent video favs and fails. I love them so much and they last so so well!
@ I’ll watch that video next!
Great video and it's fascinating to see what you've discovered works and doesn't work for you (over the last year). I think it's great that you're happy and content with how your hair is in multiple different ways 😊I remember your early videos where you had been having so many negative experiences with your hair, before you started wearing your natural waves, so I think it's highly motivating that you feel so flexible and relaxed about your hair now - it shows how far you have come in improving your hair health and knowledge base 👍
I agree about the time sink that multistep routines can be - I don't have the time or motivation to lose hours at at time to styling my hair, especially as I wash it every few days. And you're right, complicated routines can be frizz-causing. I think a lot of them are suited for stronger curl/wave patterns which can handle lots of different products and manipulation without getting frizzy.
When I started the CG method (years ago) I tried stretching out the time between washes and it upset my scalp badly so now I wash every 2-3 days (or as necessary if, for example, I've been exercising) for the same reasons you mentioned. If I'm worried about damaging the lengths of my hair I'll apply coconut oil to them before shampooing. Plus, bond repair products exist and help protect hair from wash damage.
And 'Yes Please' to an update on your usual routine 👍
Wow Nic we seem to have such similar experiences and feelings about wavy hair. I also sometimes protect my hair with an oil pre wash, but again this was something highly discouraged or 'not allowed' in certain methods. It just goes to show you have to experiment and try things and see what works for you; there is no black & white answer that will work for everyone!
Thanks so much for watching and also for taking the time to comment, I really love to hear that other people feel the same way as I do about methods, ingredients and so on 😊
I'll def start planning an updated routine video 👍
Your hair looks amazing in this video. How do you get it so lovely without being the normal wavy look?. Its gorgeous. Really suits you. It looks so healthy and shiny. This routine is a must to film please x
Hi Nicola, thank you so so much for your lovely comment - honestly (& not in a vain way) I was so happy with how my hair turned out and I think if i'd tried this routine a couple of years ago it never would have looked like this. I will absolutely film how I did it.... i did actually prefer it on day2 & 3 to 1 but I might try and film how it holds up anyway and include that x
Love, love, love this video!
Awe thank you so much 🥰
Your hair looks so pretty today. I would love to watch an updated routine and how you get today's look. I really enjoy your content. I also like a soft, product free feeling. I usually air dry. I just found that my dry hair loves shea moisture intensive moisture mask as a leave in. Discovered that by accident but it has helped with frizz. I also have super tangly hair probably cuz I have a lot of highlights.
That's so kind, thank you 😊 I few people have said they'd like to see how I created the look so I'll get that and my updated routine filmed. Thanks so much for taking the time to watch and comment on this video, really appreciate it!
Yes I def think if i gave up highlights my hair wouldn't tangle so much but that's not happening so I just find ways and products to manage the tangles 😆
I couldn’t relate more to everything you said! I’ve also reached this point in my wavy hair journey and can only wish it happened sooner lol. I was scared to braid my hair thinking it would ruin my hair patter!!! How crazy is that?! Anyways, I’m so much happier now with my silicones, dry brushing, frequent washing, and easy routine. And also leaving wavy/curly hair group chats on fb lol
AMEN to all of this ❤️ Love it - wavy hair should be joyful not something complicated, frustrating and full of scare-mongering and strict rules 🙌
I am with you. I cannot get on band with not washing your hair but laying products like crazy to refresh. I wash my hair every 3 days, i use a lot less product in my hair. Leave in is my best friend. I brush too... gently do i don't break. If i dont lay my hair with tons of glue...no problem. I am a wavy that can get really curly with the right products. But i find it too much work all the time. Life is easier with loose curls.
💯% agree. If I want to make my hair look much curlier I can but then it’s full of product, it won’t last long looking nice and I tend to end up with way more frizz!
Less is most definitely more 🙌
Your hair looks gorgeous today!!! That is 3rd day hair you said??? Wow!!! I am right here with you. I watch Abbey Yung and some Lab Muffin videos too and I also feel like moderation with all this will bring freedom and peace!
We know what it is like to abuse our hair and you aren’t suggesting that. It might have taken that approximately 2 years you went through to get your hair in a better state of health, so now enjoy it and have fun!! Thanks for leading the way!!😊
Also, before I wash my hair, I like to brush with a 100% boar bristle brush to spread my natural oils.
Oh it’s so lovely to be surrounded by such positive people like you Sheri. Thank you so much for being part of my channel. Super wise words…moderation brings freedom & peace … LOVE that!
Yes absolutely not in anyway promoting destructive behaviour just want people to enjoy their hair and not finding it taxing or frustrating. Wavy hair can be so brilliant to have!
I used a different blowout method and it honestly lasted me 5 days - incredible ❤️
I switch between doing a full routine with all those products and brushing it out so my hair just becomes somewhat straight and soft. I’ve been using regular drugstore products with sulfates and silicones for the past year and my hair curls even better than before. So yeah the “anti-silicone and anti-sulfate” routines just don’t make sense. Everything I use now is from the drugstore and almost everything contains silicones. I use volumizing and root lifting products too that specifically contain certain coating types of silicones that are water soluble to create the appearance of thicker hair - this all washes out with sulfates that’s why we need sulfates :) I went more than a decade with minimal haircare believing in “natural is always better” but after the age of 37 my hair would not get shiny or curl, well it needed a good wash with sulfates and some nice silicones - now it’s super healthy and shiny. Never going back to “natural” products. 😊 oh yes and I too wash every 3rd day. 👏👏👏👏
It 100% sounds like you have worked out what works best for your hair and you’re going with it…I’m finally arriving at this place too ☺️🙌
Hi Tori,
I discovered your channel about a week ago and am so so glad I found it! 🙌🏻 Such a relief to find someone with such ridiculously similar hair to mine! You mentioned you’ll be doing an updated hair routine (yay!) but I was wondering if you wouldn’t mind me asking what shampoo you’re using? I need to buy a new one this week so thought I’d try out what is clearly working brilliantly for you! Thanks so much!
Hey Sam thanks so much for commenting - I will definitely be filming an updated hair routine in the next few weeks as quite a few people said it would be helpful to see 🥰
For the last 30 days I've been doing a hair growth experiment and as part of that I was exclusively using NYM Way to Grow shampoo & Conditioner. Before that there were a few I liked and used, here are some of my favourites:
Aldi Bond Shampoo
Monday Hair Care (the volume one)
Hair detox from UG (for clarifying wash)
L'oreal Bond Repair shampoo
Rhyme & Reason Wave Revival
Maui Moisture Shampoo (the pink bottle)
I like something hydrating that won't cause my hair to tangle and just does a really good job at getting my scalp and roots squeaky clean 😊
Are you UK based? You might struggle to find the L'oreal one if you are as I got that on holiday in the US
Thank you so much!🙌🏻 So so helpful! I’ll get trying! UK-based, but family is off to the US this year so I’ll give them a cheeky shopping list.😉
@sammeek-welsh1800 well that’s perfect then 😊 if you want a lovely leavin conditioner with protein ask them to pick you up a NYM curl talk one … it is 👩🍳😘
I don't usually concern myself with what's in a product, but I am going to look for silicone hoping it'll help my hair, especially make my grey, new hair growth softer. Like you, I would rather go for softness in my hair than feeling products in my hair, so I'm trying to keep my styling minimal.
So many people have commented to say they've seen a big benefit from going back to silicones! I think ones that are water soluble seem to be best option 🙌
@Tori_Hunter Good to know. I gotta look that up.
Yay...at last, you're speaking my language. I totally agree with everything you said 😊
It's so lovely to learn I'm not alone in this....it seems lots of people out here are moving away from stricter rules around hair and going for a more science backed approach 🎉😃
Just subscribed. Yes please an updated routine 😃 love your advice and your personality
Keep it up!
So kind, thank you for your lovely comment and for subscribing to my channel 🥰
abbey yung has videos with insightful information on silicones too❤️my hair has also been better since reintroducing them on my routine
Yes she’s pro silicones too you’re absolutely right, loads of handy info n her channel ❤️
hi Tori thank you for sharing some of the habits that you have stopped doing on your hair routine, very informative… oddly enough, l was thinking , specially about dry brushing the hair, it was the way l remember we used to do it back in the day, and l was doing it nit that long ago even, so l started doing it again a few days ago, but without adding any oil to my hair… something that l will do from now on, add a little oil to the hair before brushing it. my only problem was deciding which brush to use since over the last few months l have acquired a whole bunch of them, and for the life of me, l can’t remember which one l used to use before. l decided to go with the tangle teezer… l guess ❓: no denman, bounce curl, etc, for dry brushing? can a comb be used instead? quitting some stuff is good sometimes 😊 l might quit watching videos about hair routines 😊 thank you again Tori
p.s your hair looks different, but very nice as per usual! 😊
Hey Rony, I'm amazed by how many people with wavy hair are commenting and agreeing that routines can be overly complicated or more suited to curly hair or they also dry brush their hair - it's lovely to know others feel the same way. To be honest if your hair isn't on the dry side you might not even need to bother with an oil; my hair is dry and prone to frizz which is why oiling first is so helpful. I think you opted for the 'right' brush, a tangle teezer is so nice and gentle.
Thanks for your lovely comment about my hair - it was a different look for me; that's the joy of wavy hair right there 😊
Fellow wavy - we know what works best on our hair( yes to blowdrying, yes to silicone, wash it when it needs it ) we don't have to be slaves to other people's routines .
YES. YES and YES. This all day long 🙌✨
I actually don’t know what works best for my wavy hair. I just became wavy when I went through menopause. To make it worse, it’s only wavy in the back. I need help
@annelkins7524 that’s tricky - so if you scrunch for the front does a wave not stay?
Yes please update your current rutine. 😊
Absolutely will do 🙌
I love the Elizavecca treatment. It's incredible
It really easy and SO affordable 😍
Sounds good - I feel like a lot of people are swinging towards science based hair care again. Although you could also sum these changes up as going back to normal, basic hair care - things you probably were already doing before getting sidetracked with the hair community.
Well yes that’s very true good point 😄
Yes, want to see!
On it 😊
Thank you for sharing, Tori. I 100% agree with you and these are the habits I stopped doing too, having similar hair texture to yours. I am also a big fan of the Olaplex leave-in, I just use that and a bit of ColorWow Curly spray on top. Have you tried it yet? It helps me with frizz and adds shine, specially on the crown. Also works as a heat protectant. Your hair never looked better :) Happy 2025!
Happy 2025 to you too Tatiana. The Olaplex leave-in and redken bond repair are def my favourite hair care discoveries of 2024! I don't love the Curly Spray stuff from ColourWow maybe I need to try it again?! x
How do you know if/when you need a protein treatment?
Hey, so usually I do a protein treatment after I use a sulphate shampoo or do a clarifying wash.
Or generally if my hair is feeling a little limp and lifeless. Hope that helps 🤞
Thanks!
@KelliDBH 😊👍
Do you use a clarifying or detox shampoo? I have VERY hard water where I live and that is something I think I need to incorporate. Also, do you use any bond repair?
I do use clarifying shampoos as a lot of the shampoos I use these days are sulphate free. But I also don’t get much product build up these days because I’m not layering so many things into my hair.
Yes 100% I use bond repair treatments. I’ve got a couple of videos coming soon - 1 about frizz and 1 about hair growth and both I chat about bond repair. I was thinking of doing my favs and fails videos on this topic though…would that be useful do you think?
Where are the products listed?
I’ll add them to the description box 👍😊
I don't understand how anyone can go for a week without washing their hair, or why that's supposed to be a good thing! If I just go for four or five days (because I didn't have time), it feels awful and I notice that a lot of hair sheds in the shower, versus washing every third day.
I think this is the one that annoys me the most - I should have known better than to not clean my scalp for a week +
It makes my hair actually hurt 😆🙈
Hi Tori, I have been following your videos for a few days and I wanted to give you another tip from someone who also follows hair science and has great tips. Her name is Abbey Yung and she can also be found on UA-cam
Hi Maris thanks so much for watching. I’ve been subscribed to Abby Yungs channel for a while - she’s got some great videos particularly love the info she’s got out there about bond repair 🙌✨
@Tori_Hunter oh nice that you are subscribed to Abbey Yung hair UA-cam, I have been following her for a long time too. There is so much misinformation on the internet about hair care and it's good to see that the truth is being told that sulphates and silicones are not necessarily bad... I also have wavy hair 2a and i'm now also growing my hair and recovering from hair breakage .. bad hairdressers, bad haircuts and wrong hair care.. it is not always easy to find the right hair care that suits your hair.. I am now back with my old hairdresser and little by little my hair is becoming healthier. I use shampoo, conditioner, leave in conditioner and serum from the brand CHI (Keratin)(Olive Organics), K18, Olaplex 3 and Olaplex 8, that is what my hairdresser advised me... I like your videos!
And your color is beautiful
Thank you so much - what a lovely thing to say 🥰
Oh yeah! I hate product that feels sticky!!!!❤
Horrible! I really just don’t want to feel product in my hair full stop! 😆
I'm soooo here for all CGM girlies to wake up from their craziness
Yay 🙌 🥳
❤🎉 Love your blue brown bedroom ❤🎉 nice and deep ❤🎉
Ah thanks so much Jonathan 💖 Blue is my favourite colour 💙