Ask Dickey! E42: Determining Hair Texture & Treatment for Growth 

I remember specifically asking a stylist how often I should get my hair trimmed if I'm trying to grow it out. She told me every 2 weeks!! What?? I never went back to her again.

Out of all these natural community youtube blogs and natural hairdressers online. In my nine years as a natural I learned from him in watching a few videos. I wish he could do my hair.

As a 35y old suffered with dry crunchy Brittle supper tough kinky hair, discovering all I needed was water and not expensive product!! I'm now natural for life.. God gave me jet black hair thankfully

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I stopped relaxing my hair 7-8 years ago and I have been fully frustrated this entire time. My hair is healthier but, I have never learned to style my natural hair in a way that made me comfortable, feel like me or feel comfortable at work or navigating my personal life. This led me to wear wigs or 2-strand twists most of this time. Further, wash day has literally been an all day process and this led me to wash it less (every 3-6 weeks) instead of more often. My job keeps me traveling most of the time so, I never had time to experiment and figure out styles, products and processes. I tried a wash & go once or twice and it was awful. My hair like most is multi-textured, soft and curly in the back and less so as you move to the front. I also thought I had very low porosity hair because my hair held no moisture. If I washed while in the shower it was almost dry by the time I got out. Well, I have been working from home the past 3 weeks so, this seemed like a good time to take you at your word and try going under the water at least every other day. All I can tell you is that I don't know who's hair I have on my head right now! Previously when I washed my hair it shed like you wouldn't believe, locked and tangled. NOW it is a full 180!. When I go under the water my hair barely reverts. It doesn't kink, clump or tangle and there's very little shedding. The comb glides through with little resistance. I only use leave-in/detangler for the conditioning quality, not because I need a detangler to comb it. My hair holds so much moisture now it's ridiculous and my full wash and condition process takes barely longer than it takes me to do my shower. The results are astounding! Who knew that my hair was revolting against me all these years and would love water this much or that going under the water several times a week was the key to alleviating all of the issues that made wash day such a burden in the first place?!? I'm still mind blown. I hope more people will listen to you preach the gospel of the importance of WATER as your #1 moisturizer. I'm not saying everyone will have the same 180 change the way I did but, I can tell you that water has become the game changer for me, even with my busy lifestyle. I haven’t yet met with a full wash and go that works but, I simply do my wash at night, I put a few large sections in large 2 strand twists and when I get up I have the most beautiful, simple, soft, ready to go head of hair. This will allow me to continue even through the winter. My daughter and I are planning a trip to New York so we can visit your salon. THANK YOU!!!

“You don’t want to work you just want to be beautiful”! Ha!!!! Love your videos!

I love your videos.They are short and to the point.

I do the shower thing,wetting my hair daily.i call it the"shake n go" lol. And i dont have to put any product on my hair because i hydrate it daily. I love it and so does my hair. Products are optional for me yey!!

I'm going to start calling Dickie The Truth Teacher! Love the way you explain thre hair truth to your listeners. 😁❤

I must say that since I’ve started my growing journey I have not had a single trim and my hair is just getting longer and stronger but I am on it daily !

Regarding hair breakage: "So don't get a haircut, it's gon' break off!" Dickey purses lips, lol 😂! Such a true statement, and I need to listen because my hair has 'kicked back' at me a few times!

Dickey, thank you for showing love to us 4c ladies. I value your guidance on how to care for my super dry 4 c hair. I now choose water and shrinkage over stretched and brittle.

I honestly love you man, making me think about my hair in a completly different way. I've been binge watching your videos all night lol!! Keep rocking! ♥️♥️

Hello Jerome, that tip about blowing out the hair was a game changer for me. While I blew my hair out I found that when I added more leave in conditioner and aragan oil to the hair especially the ends, my hair felt so amazing and it stayed moist longer. Thank you. ❤❤❤

Oh My! Wish I could afford you as my hair staylist

I’ve been watching your videos for a week now and finally get it! My hair loves conditioner! I an in dry Colorado and have been keeping my hair moisturized w water conditioner and a blend of oil (applied warmed) my natural hair is finally happy! Thank you! Subscribed now

It did help!!! I’ve been hearing this story about natural hair doesn’t need to be cut as often as other hair since forever! You put a lot into perspective for me, thank you🙏🙏

Always educational...Thanks Dickey!

Please more videos!!!!!!!!!!! Especially with 4c hair!!!!!!! We need you!!!!!!

I know that's right. I don't want no love hate relationship with my hair.

This video came right on time I was Just saying today that I need to fall in love with my hair again.

Hi Dickey, Thanks for sharing and really loving your advice. Have five other sisters an none of there hair has the problems I have faces. My hair was never long, never thick/full like the others. Truth be told I'm just like million other women around the world who has never embraced their natural hair texture. So after two years of chasing length and felling at it, I now truly have learned to embrace my natural texture. Thanks again for you wisdom on natural hair.Be blessed.

How am I just finding out about your channel today! I needed you since I've come out of the womb. I have some dry ass, thin, weak, tangled hair that I have been hiding under weaves and braids for years...which embarrassingly I would only wash my stanky hair every 3 to 4 months. I got a cut 4 years ago and my hair is stuck at my jaw line. I am going to follow your advice and hopefully visit you. But if you should every come to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada my hair strands will be longing for your healing hands to save them.

That “hair face” tho! The side-eye, kick back!🤣🤣🤣🤣 love it!

This was great and I just cut off a little more than 3 inches total this month. At first, I thought I could only cut a little to get the ends, but DANGIT... I had so many split ends and single strand knots that were hiding!!! 😡 So, a bob as a cute style to get back on track! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 I keep the light behind me as I look in the mirror to find the hidden splits/knotted strands 🙈

“I’m under the impression that you don’t want to work” Sir you read my whole mind! 😁

Mr. Dickey as always its s blessing to see one of your videos helping the faithful with their natural hair. Thanks for sharing

“Look at my mouth” 😂😂 that’s exactly how my hair was looking before I took his advice now my hair smiles at me 😁❤️❤️

I just found you!! Saw a wash n go you did on another page and I can't wait to try that.

I know what you say is true, I just had my hair cut at 4months and it was breaking and tangled. I have just started daily wash and goes so next summer I expect long and healthy hair.

Straight to the point!! Love it

Thank you sir! You have such a beautiful soul ☺. God Bless you.

“Look at my mouth”🤣🤣🤣🤣 this is so simple to me I love it

Mr. Dickey your knowledge and expertise are amazing! What you say makes sense, after rediscovering the wash n go your way I'm coming back to all your videos

If I’m ever going to the area I’m booking ahead!!! I know he’d be gentle with all of our hair!!! 🥰🥰 You need to open a franchise in Ontario Canada!!

Yes! I was talking with my sister the other day about naturally oily hair and naturally dryer hair! My niece is mixed so she’s trying to workout the best way to manage her hair which seems straight right now and somewhat curly at the ends!

binge watchingggg

I need you in my hair life to get me all the way together!!!

WAIT A MINUTE!!! When I get out of the shower I usually put my protective style in damp or wet. Holy moly. I was trying to avoid the heat cause so many, people say to keep the heat out of your hair. I thought that doing protective styling on your hair when it's damp is better. Oops. So since I have 4 type hair I need to stretch it before I do it. Well dag-gone. Next, can you do a video on the best drug store conditioners to use for co-washing? I would use yours, but it is always sold out.

Go dickey Go Go Go! Every time I washed blow dry then curl my hair, it will be soft and bouncy because I would bathe it in moisture oils and serums before setting or blow drying. My hairdresser will always do the opposite and it would be dry and lack luster. This is true even if my hair is natural or permed. Got to work on timely cuts. 💇👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Beautiful Boy, you are a black woman’s blessing. God bless you...!😘❤️💐🌷

Thank you for the tips about how often to get a trim. I have been natural (4 category) about two years. My stylist told me I should get my hair trimmed every 6 weeks! Now I know why I I don’t see any growth 🙄

New subbie. you helped change my hair life.. thanks Dickey

Can I just say that I love the advice you give in general. However, that bit where you said don't trim and it's gonna break off is just not true and I don't know what the fascination is with trimming. don't get me wrong I'm not trying to tell you your job, but I've had this conversation soo many times with people and their like "if you don't trim your hair it won't grow" and they're so adamant about it, mean while their is shoulder length-ish maybe a little bit longer or shorter and my hair is nearer my ass. So the point that I'm making is I don't get urge to trim or be trimmed to have healthy hair when I don't trim ever and everyone tells me how healthy my hair looks, in fact when I tell people I've never had a trim they can't believe it because my hair looks healthy.

OMG....where is this dude?...I'mma need to come see you bru....please be in NYC

Omg too funny. Especially the side eye 👀comment regarding not trimming your ends.😂😂😂

Thanks for sharing your awesome information. This is exceptional informative information. You get straight to the point.

Hi Dickey I think there should be a category 5 type of hair added to your chart as I think there is another hair quality being totally ignored? Have you worked with the type of hair that I would class as a type 5? Extremely tight, feels and looks dense, no shine, looks really dry but probably isn’t, the perimeter is peppered with ‘knot curls’ almost repels water? I’ve not seen this hair getting any attention online.

Ducky is my Boo...I love the advice that you give.... sending you love...

Thank you for sharing all this great hair advice year after year. You're are the best.

How to fix frizzy roots on curly hair, thank you dickey always informative

This was a great video on hair care tips! So to trim or not to trim that is the question?? I am reminded to trim my hair every 3 months and that my hair will do what it wants to do weather I trim it or not.

Hey Dickey, thanks for your VERY informative videos!!! Question, are Deva cuts, or simply trimming single strand knots from your hair during the styling process, adequate for routine trimming to help retain length? And if not, is blow-drying 4c hair straight necessary to give an adequate trim?

I found you today, and you are the best 😆. A friend from the USA told me about you, she one of your client. I’m living in France, but it will be a great pleasure to come do my natural hair in your salon. Could you advise how to get your products. Lots to love

I followed your steps and my hair performed THANKS

Thank you Dickey! You are thee man!

Great video! Thanks for sharing this info.

So much knowledge, applying everything he says to my hair routine & regimen ❤️❤️

Amen I finally understand. You are amazing.

I wish I lived in your state so you could be my hairdresser. I love your information,straight to the point. Thank you so much. ❤

Always informative. 🤗🤗

Love your videos. Miss your videos. 😍😍

Not sure where we leave the question for theses episodes but how do us curly girls restore damage to the crown of our head due to the environment. Such as sun damage

I love these videos, short and to the point. My 4c hair is responding very well to the “every other day wash and go”. I have one issue, how to dry my thick hair faster? Drying at night means my curls flatten and I don’t get to wear my fresh curls. Air drying during the day means my hair is wet for the next 12 hours! Any suggestions would be helpful.

Awwwwe that’s sweet and so sincere. Look at my lip! Lolol thats my line Dickey😂😂😂 Question? What’s the difference between conditioner and deep conditioner? Seriously cuz I use Pantene or even Vo5, does it matter?

what about us ladies that have thinning/ male bald pattern or alopecia what would be good to do with the hair that is a twa can't just use shampoos or some oils which brake out the scalp, and leave bumps which is painful? just a question.. Thank you for the video information..smiles

I love you And thank you for helping me to love my hair!

So I have a dilemma : I'm a type 4 Natural, high porosity with fine and medium strands but I have a naturally oily scalp. How do I address the oily scalp but dry hair strands? I wash twice a week and I always do a pre poo overnight before washing.

Dicky I have straight- kinky hair. My hair is not in your scale. Some of my hairs grow 3-4 cm straight and then comes a kink. Some come kinky and after 2cm grow it becomes straight. Some are completely straight, some of them are kinky. It is very dry and I think it is fine. What am I? Both parents Caucasian. One great great grandmother was African. What do I do? I have short hair.

Dickey I have the kinky tight curl so when I wash it the hair shrinks up so that it looks like I don’t have much. So my question is: how can I get it to loosen up or to train it to hang because I’m 67 now with white hair and I want that natural full curly look.

Can you speak on gray hair. And thinning hair. Recovery from chemo treatments in 2021. Can I do water every day

Oh yes Dickey right on time as usual! Question: I recently went to get a haircut but barber took off way more than "quarter of an each" (my hair had grown so much 🤗)...now it's back short again yuck 😒,. Should I switch barbers, I only asked for a trim???

Hey Mr. Dickey, I wish you were my personal hair stylist.😏😏😏

Maybe that's why I need to do a blowout and a trim hmm. I did a protein treatment today I will try the blowout too

Thank you!

So, I haven't had a trim in about a year. 😕😑 I left my crochet faux locs in for 4 months and I got CRAZY length from it, and I just.... don't....want...to...lose...it. Because I'm going to have to cut about 3 inches off. Which puts me back to point A. Sigh.

Thank you for all the information. Question: I’m 4b natural and recently started daily wngs. Can you talk about how various drying techniques affect the finished look such as wrapping hair in T-shirt before getting under hooded dryer; adding oil before diffusing; stretching when roots are still slightly damp; optimal temps and dryer speed for stretching, manipulating hair during diffusing. The top layer of my hair always frizzes. Thanks

Amazing.

Dickey, I need so much help with my natural hair. I have no idea what to do with it.

Thanks 😊

Random question Dickey: how are you supposed to apply deep conditioner on type four hair? On soaking wet or damp hair?

Dickey is the GOD of hair! Amen

Thank you I am looking for a good co-wash product that I can buy at a beauty supply store can someone help me?

OMGa!!!! I have been doing my hair the wrong way for YEARS!!!! Thank You Dickey! :)

Hey Dickey, I switched back to a relaxer a couple month ago after being natural for about 5 years. My natural and relaxed hair is always shedding. What can I do to help the shedding now that I'm back to using a relaxer, again?

So... I have kinky, coily hair, super thick hair - like hair type 4d or 4f!!! LOL. So how do I wash/moisturize it everyday w/o spending time under a dryer or blow drying because it takes 48 hours to dry? Thanks to your method, I now have the definition I was always trying to attain (Thank you!!!). However, because I have thick, kinky hair after washing or moisturizing it may take forever for my hair to dry and this equates time. How can I maximize my time while managing and taking care of my hair? Let's face it, 4c hair that is thick takes time to dry. I am currently wearing my hair shaved around the perimeter with hair on top, and my hair still takes forever to dry! Thanks again because until I saw your video, I thought I was going to wear my hair short for the rest of my life! I will never have long hair because I'm not patient and... I love short hair.

I'm trying to give this natural hair thing a try but it's not working. I'm in transitioning from a perm and my hair does not like it. I have salt and pepper hair and it stays dry. I know my hair dont like olive oil or coconut oil. What tip do you have for natural dry and none curly hair?

Is it good to shampoo 4c hair once a week and cowash 2-3x's during week?

Mr Dickey if i have prepped my hair for protective styling ie, washed dc leave in moistuizer and put in twists. Is it ok to wet hair while in twists after a week as a rehydration method if i am keeping them in for a couple weeks? Im 3bc4a

Ahhhh where did you go? I just found your channel

Dickey, I have kinky hair from the back of my ears back. My sides are not kinky but they tangle. The top (belongs to my Indian ancestry) has no curl pattern at all, it is neither kinky nor does it tangle. What can I do with it, do you have any ideas?

My daughter is almost 2 years old. She is black with natural red hair 4a 4c she has a ton of single strand knots should i cut them out as i see them or leave them alone?

Does the leave in conditioner you use when blowing out your hair for a twist out have to have silicones in it? Will the oils like grapeseed oil be enough to protect you from heat damage?

I wanna go for a cut now but my country banned salons😭😭

what if i have relaxed hair and want to go natural? do i have to cut it off?

this is the truth!

Hi Anthony my one question is I co wash everyday but should I be seeing little pieces in the tub of my 4a texture.

Genius

What nationality are you? Anyways you vids are dope!! New sub!

Leave those rotten teeth just whiten them. Lol

Video in one word: CONDITIONER