My whole adult life I’ve been “deep conditioning” my hair by sleeping with a hair mask/deep conditioner on it, inside of a plastic bag. And my entire adult life I’ve dealt with horrible hair breakage. It just occurred to me 2 days ago that keeping my hair wet for that long was probably weakening it. And probably why I get so my shedding while combing it after rinsing the mask.
Absolutely stop it. Stop sleeping with conditioners on your hair and follow the manufacturers instructions. After the allotted time, it's useless. It also weighs your hair down and rots your hair out.
Years ago I 'warned' some American women from the Natural Hair Community about this. They came after me like a bat outta Hell, maybe cause I'm from the Caribbean and they thought they were more in the know. We have been 'sweating our heads' from time immorial, but we NEVER slept with a 'sweat cap' on over night. Even beyond damaged hair it can affect sinuses, give you 'Pink Eye', Headaches, a Head cold....
For those of you who do not like the olaplex... try the REDKEN acidic concentrate. I REALLY gave olaplex a chance for almost a year. When I made the switch it was like magic. My hair loves it!!
I’ve personally found that relaxing my hair every 6 months is my sweet spot. My routine is that I relax my hair then leave it out and style for about a month or two, then I do braids as a protective style and keep them in for about 2 months. I’ve found that braids has kept me from manipulating my hair and retaining length. BUT something to really take in mind like you said is proper breakdown with the braids and moisturizing them while they’re in and when taking them down. (Also I found that old school grease - Dax in particular has helped to soften my hair while in braids and is the ONLY product that drastically reduced my dandruff and dry scalp)
Not exercising day of relaxer got me. I never associated the two but now I stop two days before. I stretch to 6 months and yes keeping the roots moisturized and the ends as well is key.
@@StyleDomination It’s like a vacuum cleaner. That’s the best way to describe the drying hose. It stretches your hair dry. WITHOUT MANIPULATION. It’s fantastic for me because -I am tender-headed. -I perspire heavily with blow-dryers. -And combing or brushing my hair during blow drying leaves little pieces of my relaxed hair everywhere. -My ends love to split. With the RevAir- 1) no pain at all! 2) It’s does not feel hot, so I don’t perspire! 3) My hair doesn’t shed and break off in the process of drying it. 4)It’s a faster process. 5)My ends lost their desire to split! Why? I am not sure. It’s possible that the RevAir does not punish the ends. Like regular hair dryers. - Secret Tip: Take a little break after drying your hair, using the RevAir, for about a half-hour or an hour before you flatiron, if flat-ironing. This should always be the case, but salons especially won’t give clients that break between blow drying and flat-ironing. They should though! ( also, like a vacuum cleaner, whatever hair that is shed is stored in a little container and you can see it-I look at how little my hair sheds in the process of drying with the Rev-Air and I am so happy that I could cry.) Where was this RevAir all my life???? And for all the little girls and natural hair girls that are pained through wash day? They ALL love it. Relaxed women love it. Cons: it’s expensive. Maybe it’s going down in price here and there. I bought mine discounted on e bay. Just check all around and compare prices. (Worth every penny!!!!!!) It’s heavy. My arms can handle it. It takes up more space. I have room for something that miraculously changed my hair journey. I am finally retaining inches!!!! Most women can retain hair health. But many can’t retain inches!!! With the RevAir, Dom, you would probably have tailbone length hair in a year and a half. And you would need bodyguards to keep certain women from physically tackling you, to try to check your scalp with their own fingers, because they desperately would want to believe that is not all of your hair. When it is.
@@StyleDomination Absolutely get one. Shop around on search engines. You may find a good price. It’s really a scientific marvel. Once you get used to it, you’ll probably try to get your hairdresser to use it when she is ready to blow dry your hair. Even if you have to bring it with you. Not having shedding with blow drying, and having a cool head during the process is super super addicting. Just watch some RU-vid videos of ladies with relaxed hair using it. Some hair influencers use it and don’t show nor tell that they do any more. I know a few that do this. I won’t name names. But, they use it. But, I do wonder why they hide that they are using it. It’s probably some business decision for their hair channel. Maybe because it’s a bit expensive.
Thank you SO MUCH for this video! My whole life I didn’t knew how to properly care for relaxed hair even though I’ve succeeded in many areas by trial and error and your video made me feel so seen and understood. I’m now a subscriber, we relaxed hair girlies NEED you❤
As usual great advice… for me it’s great reminders… I was able to be successful with my hair journey because of your tips… thank you and keep up the great work…😊
Kinda off topic - Sis, I just saw a clip of you on Tamron Hall ( Women w/o kids)... I am also among that demographic...Big Congrats and continued success 👏 ❤
Not me loving the fact that you’re a Sagittarius ❤❤❤ me too girl!!!!! But also, loving the relaxer tips, I have natural hair but i love hair care tips cause they can work for anyone truly
Love you, really great info...love you to total little bits here in Zimbabwe, thank you. I was born in the 90s and we didn't have this info growing up, so thank you for what you are doing 😊. Please keep at it, because you are really helping new generations😊
Can't wait to find a moisturizer that my hair really loves and doesn't make my scalp or the surrounding skin itch. Because in my country there aren't many options. And popular brands are incredibly expensive.
@michelleclark8099 This is actually false. There is a gradual rise in allergies from so-called vegan, natural, and organic products. Sometimes it is the preservatives, extracts or fragrances causing the allergies. I have a relative that has reactions to so many of these types of products but no reaction to things like Creme of Nature Products or conventional petroleum based pomades, grease, oil sheen etc. I told her to use what works for her and that everything doesn't work for everybody.
I'm from the Caribbean and store-bought products there are not always good and super expensive. However, two of my friends, One in Jamaica and One in Barbados make their own products in small batches. See if anyone in your country makes small batches of products and offer discounts to repeat customers.
Love this video, I’m trying out being keratin treated before I think about relaxing. I’m just dealing with long wash days that I don’t have time for. But I do make sure to baby my ends, since they get dry quicker. I use heat tools every week after washing and deep conditioning
Dominique, I love your style and healthy hair care tips. As a child-free woman, I relate to you on so many levels. I especially want to thank @styledomination for recommending the Unite detangler in a previous video. I purchased it and loved it so much that I had to buy two more bottles. It's the best detangler for tender-headed 4C hair! 👑💕
Awww! I’m so glad you got the detangler! It was a total gamechanger for me! And I’m so glad you found me on RU-vid. I have found my people! 😂 Thank you ever so much for your support!
Amen, Amen, Unite 7 Second Detangler is a game changer for me as well, anytime a product has "behentrimonium" it equates to more slip all thanks to Dominique for the introduction.
I, too, bought the Unite leave in conditioner. It's very good for 4C hair. The other one that I like is It's A 10 Miracle Leave In and the Shea Moisture Miracle Leave In Treatment.
Some of the products that i like is Keracare deep conditioners ( the moisture and also rhe protein one). Its a 10 condiams leave Olaplex serum (heat protectant) satin bendy rollers, my heavy duty steamer
First of all, thank you for sharing. You are an inspiration. Isn't Aussie 3 minute miracle an instant conditioner? Do you see a difference using heat for 20 minutes vs keeping it on for a few minutes and rinsing?
Hi Dominque, love your videos as normal 🙂. Could you perhaps let us know how you manage your hair on vacation for swimming in the sea/swimming pool, extra sun etc? I'm getting fed up of doing braids.
Hi Mrs. CF! Oooh. Great idea. I’ll add to the list! I normally do low buns myself because I find them easy and chic - but I get sick of those too! Ok - I’ll get to work. ❤
Conditioner to protect from the salt and chlorine before swimming, co-wash it out after and for the sun leave in conditioner or SPF for the hair. Definitely wait a week or two before swimming after you had your relaxer. I grew up in the Caribbean- freshly relaxed hair and swimming was a no-no! I live in London, England now. When I go swimming in the Caribbean or Mediterranean, I wear a hat, scarf or swim cap to protect my hair from the sun. People laugh at me but I do not want my fragile hair damaged by the sun, especially with ageing.
Are you moisturizing your edges with a good leave-in conditioner? Why not buy a front closure wig? Avoid lace front wigs until your edges “heal” and come back! At least your hair is covered with zero manipulation. Give it a chance to grow
@@StyleDomination Absolutely true. I wore wigs, not lace front during the health crisis. I grew my hair out that way. Edges intact. Buy wigs that look like how you style your real hair.
Great tips Dominique! I love your channel, you’ve helped me immensely during my relaxed journey. I was wondering if you have any hair tips for traveling to the beach and summer vacations? Thanks
Hey Dom! I’ve been following for years and using the SCurl product. I’d like to try this but the Unite says this 7 Seconds Leave In spray is a protein based conditioner. Is this a daily conditioner or just after relater product?
Thank you for your video! I've followed you for years and have used many of the things you recommend :) I was wondering, how to you achieve the look you have here? Do you air dry or use a cool heat to brush through it? Thank you!!
Ladies, please do your research on relaxers. There is new research linking relaxers to cancers and infertility. There are definitely safer ways to do it, but there’s nothing safer than not doing it at all. Which ever way you go, please do your research so you’re informed!
I'd have believed them if they released all the research linking certain global pharmaceutical interventions to cancer.The cherry picking is hypocritical at best and deceptive at worst.
And this study is based on the at home relaxer kits. Women doing their own hair. It did not relate to professional relaxer systems done by professionals.
