It's funny how some of us get used to the myth that heat tools cause too much damage to our hair, when keeping it wet every day can do even more damage. For 3 years, I was just washing my hair every morning, combing through the wet tangles with conditioner in the shower which was causing a lot of breakage, then putting it up in a bun which would stay damp all day long. My hair was so weak, I now have 'curtain bangs' from where it all kept breaking at the part where it was pulled back into the bun. When I finally got my first silk press in years, last summer, I had to cut off like 4 inches of straggly ends, but since then, I've been maintaining silk presses and my hair is growing and retaining length - no more split ends. Also, I'm impressed by how much money I'm saving on products and water, since most of my daily showers are down to like 5-6 minutes now that I'm not washing and conditioning my hair every day! Thanks for another great video.
I wet my hair everyday and it's damp in in a bun. I got to mid back length, relaxed, I'm natural again doing the same thing and my hair is healthy and thriving. no one things works for everyone
@jaybeey7239 No, only when my hair is dry or not moisturized properly. My hair strands are fine, and when my hair gets dry, the ends tangle very easily. This is the reason why I always try to have my hair in a moisturized state.
While I’m not fully a straight natural I switched to Joico keratin shampoo and conditioner and a bond builder based of your recommendation. It is a life changer! My hair is much softer, smoother, and hydrated longer. It takes me literally 20 mins to blowout my hair now instead of almost an hour. ❤
Your hair looks so beautiful and thick (or dense?) now! I’ve been heat training since March , loving it, and already retaining length. My stylist recently used the Color WOW Dream Coat when I had my last silk press last month and I get zero frizziness.
12:05 i’m glad you mentioned the swimming cap tips because I want to add swimming to my regimen and I’m so afraid to do so. I don’t want my hair to get wet!😂 Yes, to the soft life. I’m happy to hear young women sharing this. I am married and self-care is my priority!
12:05 i’m glad you mentioned the swimming cap tips because I want to add swimming to my regimen and I’m so afraid to do so. I don’t want my hair to get wet!😂
Keratin treatment has been key for me too. Also coloring my hair with henna every 6 weeks, which strengthens it between keratin treatments, unlike dyes that dry it out. Products you've recommended have also been key, like KeraCare shampoo, Silicon Mix and LPP conditioner.
which KT do you use? & OH this is such a shout, i was thinking to dye my hair jet black because i have some greys (nothing wrong with greys tho they are a sign of wisdom haha) but if Henna does the same im going to definitely try that! what brand do you use? and glad you like those products are holy grail for me!xxxx
@@naturalnadinee I use Answr for Keratin (formerly called Wow I think). For Henna I use Henna Sooq brand. If you only have a small amount of grey I'm not sure it's worth it though. It takes a long time to do. First is the henna for about 2 hours with a heat cap (after mixing it an letting it stand for about 2 hours before that), then rinse, then Indigo for another 2 hrs with heat cap. (Double times without heat cap.) From the time I get up and mix it then am finished washing it all out and styling my hair it's basically breakfast through dinner! I have about 25% grey though, so for me it's worth it every 6 weeks. For less, I was just using a simple coloring powder dusted on my edges each morning. Bought Madison Reed years ago and still using the first one, though I hear they're now giving a lot less product in the container.
Thanks for updating us on your use of ACV/Clove oil/Rice water. I like the idea of lower pH products and I have La’dore LPP items in my Amazon cart now. I’m also planning to buy and test the ANSWR keratin treatment (a British product) very soon. Again, thanks for the good hair advice and for sharing your hair journey on YT. 👍🏽😊🌷
Awesome video as always❤, I have a Japanese straight perm but your advice is perfect for me. Btw, I always find it interesting the way you say pH, I'm American so I don't hear many say it that way. I know it's due to the accent but it's so interesting!
Can you do a vid to show us how you touch up your roots. Not sure if you mentioned it in this vid or the last one. I currently wash and press my hair every week as im scared to do touch ups.
I was suprised about the heat thing, personally the stuff I learned from your videos of how I learned how to prevent heat damage, I can get my 3b hair pretty straight using heat under 350F so the heat damage is pretty minimal as long as I regulate the temperature I use on my hair. There have been girls that have destroyed their curls in 1 go using 450F heat without heat protectant, so I honestly believe the temperature is more important than how frequent heat is used. Hair isn’t severely permenantly damaged until a certain temperature
Sup hunny. I love your content, I feel confident to begin my Keratin/Heat Training journey. Phase 1. of my hair involves growing healthy long hair and regular trims. My question to you is, how do maintain straight hair whilst going to the gym ? Would you consider using yaki hair clip ins ? Why do you wash your hair every three weeks ?
How do you manage going 3 weeks between shampoos with working out? I could never go past a week because my scalp would literally be on fire. Now that I'm working out consistently I had to up my washes to twice a week because at the end of a week my scalp hurts. I alternate between a blow dry/flat iron and doing roller sets because I do want to keep my curls but I've been wearing my hair mostly straight for 2.5 years and can still go from curly to straight with no issues. I will never go back to exclusively curly styles because of the hidden damage (ssk's, breakage, etc.).
Twice a week is wow! Your scalp hurts from ? Flaking? Or something else! && tbh dry shampoo is my best friend in between workouts but I don’t think that would help with scalp hurting & glad you’re able to maintain both! Yah the hidden damage of curly styles really got me! :( xx
@@naturalnadinee I suppose it's because my scalp is naturally oily. I don't put any oils on my scalp at all, since they also make my scalp hurt lol. I did watch a video from a cosmetologist who said yeast and bacteria feed on oils on the scalp and I just figured that's why going too long without washing caused the same pain as adding oils. I've always had to wash a lot. I've never had the ability to go over a week 😭
@@MzToya84 ohh damn well in that case I always say your scalp will tell you when it’s time to wash, 3 weeks is my limit before I get itchy and that’s why I stretch 3 weeks if naturally oily then I think you’re doing right by your hair by washing more often!xx
Oo I'd love to know these Dominican channels that you follow. How long have you been using keratin treatments? I did a texture release at the salon, but it caused some hair loss (I think because she touched my scalp).
Im surprised a professional hairstylist touched your scalp with it cause thats such a big no no! :( and I will go on my instagram and put a few @'s in later on xxx
I use the AVLON texture release one (it’s not technically a keratin treatment it uses amino acids which means it’s not as strong as a normal KT and doesn’t last as long but I love it!) also I did it at home (which is also not recommended) 😩😂
nope, they don't. Some do but I would never use one that contains that or any formaldehyde derivative! you can even make your own at home Keratin treatment if you're worried about harmful chemicals there are a few cosmetologists who have made videos on how to at youtube xx
I’ve been washing my hair every 3 weeks, in the winter it was easy. Now in the summer it has been getting difficult since I’m sweating more and my scalp feels like it needs to be washed. Any tips that help to prolong the silk press in the summer time?
So the one I use enables you to keep your natural texture I know curly naturals with keratin treatments but I would never recommend someone who wants to keep their texture to do a KT because depending on how its done you can lose your texture completely xx
Cyn Doll has been educating me!! Same stuff. Keep it simple.
Me too!
Me too!
It's funny how some of us get used to the myth that heat tools cause too much damage to our hair, when keeping it wet every day can do even more damage. For 3 years, I was just washing my hair every morning, combing through the wet tangles with conditioner in the shower which was causing a lot of breakage, then putting it up in a bun which would stay damp all day long. My hair was so weak, I now have 'curtain bangs' from where it all kept breaking at the part where it was pulled back into the bun. When I finally got my first silk press in years, last summer, I had to cut off like 4 inches of straggly ends, but since then, I've been maintaining silk presses and my hair is growing and retaining length - no more split ends. Also, I'm impressed by how much money I'm saving on products and water, since most of my daily showers are down to like 5-6 minutes now that I'm not washing and conditioning my hair every day! Thanks for another great video.
Honestly it could of been the fact it was in a bun and wet bad combination… ponytails can cause breakage
I wet my hair everyday and it's damp in in a bun.
I got to mid back length, relaxed, I'm natural again doing the same thing and my hair is healthy and thriving.
no one things works for everyone
100% I love being a straight natural and my hair is thriving so much more 🤍🤍🤍
@candi1904 defo different strokes for different folks. Can I ask if you get much single strand knots?
@jaybeey7239 No, only when my hair is dry or not moisturized properly.
My hair strands are fine, and when my hair gets dry, the ends tangle very easily.
This is the reason why I always try to have my hair in a moisturized state.
While I’m not fully a straight natural I switched to Joico keratin shampoo and conditioner and a bond builder based of your recommendation. It is a life changer! My hair is much softer, smoother, and hydrated longer. It takes me literally 20 mins to blowout my hair now instead of almost an hour. ❤
oh glad you like them products! its amazing how they really impact overall drying time and the style itself xxx
Your hair looks so beautiful and thick (or dense?) now! I’ve been heat training since March , loving it, and already retaining length. My stylist recently used the Color WOW Dream Coat when I had my last silk press last month and I get zero frizziness.
Thank you hun! & I need to try this out!! I honestly was so confused about how to use the product / if it would work so thanks for sharing x.
12:05 i’m glad you mentioned the swimming cap tips because I want to add swimming to my regimen and I’m so afraid to do so. I don’t want my hair to get wet!😂
Yes, to the soft life. I’m happy to hear young women sharing this. I am married and self-care is my priority!
12:05 i’m glad you mentioned the swimming cap tips because I want to add swimming to my regimen and I’m so afraid to do so. I don’t want my hair to get wet!😂
Keratin treatment has been key for me too. Also coloring my hair with henna every 6 weeks, which strengthens it between keratin treatments, unlike dyes that dry it out. Products you've recommended have also been key, like KeraCare shampoo, Silicon Mix and LPP conditioner.
which KT do you use? & OH this is such a shout, i was thinking to dye my hair jet black because i have some greys (nothing wrong with greys tho they are a sign of wisdom haha) but if Henna does the same im going to definitely try that! what brand do you use? and glad you like those products are holy grail for me!xxxx
@@naturalnadinee I use Answr for Keratin (formerly called Wow I think). For Henna I use Henna Sooq brand. If you only have a small amount of grey I'm not sure it's worth it though. It takes a long time to do. First is the henna for about 2 hours with a heat cap (after mixing it an letting it stand for about 2 hours before that), then rinse, then Indigo for another 2 hrs with heat cap. (Double times without heat cap.) From the time I get up and mix it then am finished washing it all out and styling my hair it's basically breakfast through dinner! I have about 25% grey though, so for me it's worth it every 6 weeks. For less, I was just using a simple coloring powder dusted on my edges each morning. Bought Madison Reed years ago and still using the first one, though I hear they're now giving a lot less product in the container.
Thanks for updating us on your use of ACV/Clove oil/Rice water. I like the idea of lower pH products and I have La’dore LPP items in my Amazon cart now. I’m also planning to buy and test the ANSWR keratin treatment (a British product) very soon. Again, thanks for the good hair advice and for sharing your hair journey on YT. 👍🏽😊🌷
Ive heard such great things about that and seems so simple compared to others since its just a spray! :D let me know how it goes! xxx
Beautiful, beautiful Nadine, thanks for yet another informative video. ❤
Thank you so much 🥹🥹
After my heat damage in the bang area small amount . No More Heat For me . Your hair looks beautiful.
Thank you so much! Hope you manage to get your hair back to full health!🤞🏾🤍
you need to show us your swimming cap routine😂
haha i definitely should! its a wholeee process :D xx
Awesome video as always❤, I have a Japanese straight perm but your advice is perfect for me. Btw, I always find it interesting the way you say pH, I'm American so I don't hear many say it that way. I know it's due to the accent but it's so interesting!
Thank you & haha a few people from America have commented on the way I said PH it’s deffo an accent thing I guess x
Can you do a vid to show us how you touch up your roots. Not sure if you mentioned it in this vid or the last one. I currently wash and press my hair every week as im scared to do touch ups.
hey girl I use a hot comb to touch up my roots I think ill include it in a video on how i style my hair extensions xxx
@@naturalnadineeyayyyy, yes
Thank you!! Can't wait to see it!! I've been thinking of making clip ins or sewing in a few tracks for body
I was suprised about the heat thing, personally the stuff I learned from your videos of how I learned how to prevent heat damage, I can get my 3b hair pretty straight using heat under 350F so the heat damage is pretty minimal as long as I regulate the temperature I use on my hair. There have been girls that have destroyed their curls in 1 go using 450F heat without heat protectant, so I honestly believe the temperature is more important than how frequent heat is used. Hair isn’t severely permenantly damaged until a certain temperature
i’d be nice if u made some new thumbnails, we keep seeing the same pics it’d be good to see some variety
Thank you!! Noted!
Sup hunny. I love your content, I feel confident to begin my Keratin/Heat Training journey. Phase 1. of my hair involves growing healthy long hair and regular trims. My question to you is, how do maintain straight hair whilst going to the gym ? Would you consider using yaki hair clip ins ? Why do you wash your hair every three weeks ?
Hey hun! Thank you so much I answered the gym question in the video && yess I love putting in clip ins especially when going out on the weekend xx
How do you manage going 3 weeks between shampoos with working out? I could never go past a week because my scalp would literally be on fire. Now that I'm working out consistently I had to up my washes to twice a week because at the end of a week my scalp hurts. I alternate between a blow dry/flat iron and doing roller sets because I do want to keep my curls but I've been wearing my hair mostly straight for 2.5 years and can still go from curly to straight with no issues. I will never go back to exclusively curly styles because of the hidden damage (ssk's, breakage, etc.).
Twice a week is wow! Your scalp hurts from ? Flaking? Or something else! && tbh dry shampoo is my best friend in between workouts but I don’t think that would help with scalp hurting & glad you’re able to maintain both! Yah the hidden damage of curly styles really got me! :( xx
@@naturalnadinee I suppose it's because my scalp is naturally oily. I don't put any oils on my scalp at all, since they also make my scalp hurt lol. I did watch a video from a cosmetologist who said yeast and bacteria feed on oils on the scalp and I just figured that's why going too long without washing caused the same pain as adding oils. I've always had to wash a lot. I've never had the ability to go over a week 😭
@@MzToya84 ohh damn well in that case I always say your scalp will tell you when it’s time to wash, 3 weeks is my limit before I get itchy and that’s why I stretch 3 weeks if naturally oily then I think you’re doing right by your hair by washing more often!xx
Oo I'd love to know these Dominican channels that you follow. How long have you been using keratin treatments? I did a texture release at the salon, but it caused some hair loss (I think because she touched my scalp).
Im surprised a professional hairstylist touched your scalp with it cause thats such a big no no! :( and I will go on my instagram and put a few @'s in later on xxx
Good info. How long do wear it straight?
Who did your Kertain Treatment and what brand did you use ?
I use the AVLON texture release one (it’s not technically a keratin treatment it uses amino acids which means it’s not as strong as a normal KT and doesn’t last as long but I love it!) also I did it at home (which is also not recommended) 😩😂
Do you use the products from keratin treatment on wash days
How often do you get keratin treatments and what brand do you use?
hey hun! just did a video on this xxx
@@naturalnadineeyou didn’t answer this question in the video 😢. Can you answer here??
Can you do a video on your nose job ?
She did.
Don't keratin smoothing treatments have formaldehyde in them? I know they're trying to ban them in the US.
nope, they don't. Some do but I would never use one that contains that or any formaldehyde derivative! you can even make your own at home Keratin treatment if you're worried about harmful chemicals there are a few cosmetologists who have made videos on how to at youtube xx
Do you use a hair cap in the sauna?
Noo but I probably should to protect it from the heat xx
I’ve been washing my hair every 3 weeks, in the winter it was easy. Now in the summer it has been getting difficult since I’m sweating more and my scalp feels like it needs to be washed. Any tips that help to prolong the silk press in the summer time?
I’ll be honest summer is a lot harder to stretch 3 weeks! Dry shampoo has been my best friend xxx
@@naturalnadineecan u recommend a brand please
Does the keratin damages or make your natural curly hair disappear? Would you lose texture when you do a wash and go?
I would love to know this as well!
So the one I use enables you to keep your natural texture I know curly naturals with keratin treatments but I would never recommend someone who wants to keep their texture to do a KT because depending on how its done you can lose your texture completely xx
Wait you look different?
She does look different, thought it was me. She till looks lovely, something changed around the nose area it appears, maybe makeup
ohh I mentioned in my first video post-op I had a rhinoplasty! :D so yah got a new nose haha xxx
@@naturalnadineeyou look lovely before and after, glad you did what makes you happy
@@teamwhit2you519 Thankyou so much 🥹
@@naturalnadinee absolutely stunning both ways