The more the better. My hair is a bit longer than shoulder length. It is honestly more wavy than curly, but what alot of effort I can get it pretty curly. Still having a problem with flat roots and those baby hairs haven't stopped and I'm 53. I do have highlights, but my roots turn very brassy so we do more of a bayalage with foils with more of an ash color to cover my greys. But my hair is always dry. I am consistent in using a mask weekly. But I literally couldn't even blow dry it straight or straighten it because it will never be flat. My hairdresser said the only thing that would help is a keratin treatment but that will ruin my curls. I've used Olaplex, K18, I have 7 brushes, 3 shelves of hair products and a closet full products. I have a shower head filter, I have tried everything and I constantly try using different combinations of products. And of course I have your towel, I wear a bonnet, have a silk pillowcase, have the Dyson. I have tried every tip you have given and spent more money than I care to admit on everything you have used. I'm just doomed.
I just want to say I love you! I would hunt you down and make you be my friend if we lived close 🤪 not creepy at all. You’d love me too and want to be my friend, I’m pretty awesome( so I hear 😂) . Additionally- I’ve been an OG never have straightened my hair by choice. 2x have I strained my hair- a Dominican friend made me in my 20s and my sister in my 30s. Both times were a fail. I figured out on my own before RU-vid and IG how to best care for my curly hair. I found ouidad in 2002 in an add in a magazine while waiting for my OB, pregnant with my first. The climate control gel has been my go to and always go back to after trying SO many products that have come out since. I’ve not tried the ones you suggested. I’ll do it once I’m out the Miss Jessy multi cultural cream. I really like that and mixed chicks leave in. Those two are in rotation with always having a giant climate control gel. 😘 my point is… you give all great info and it’s validating to what I’ve learned in my curly hair journey as I figured it out with out all the amazing content you create. Would’ve loved this during my journey. BUT I still love watching it because you’re so fun and my friend 🤪 tho you don’t know it.
One of your BEST videos. You are an interesting person, not cause of super cuteness, but your ability to make people feel like your in their room and real friend. What a gift----ok so I have chopped the hair, stopped highlighting and going au natural. And for the first since 1983, Ive seen my color and it's.. chocolate with red and blond....who doesn't want that! Right!? I have learned so much about patience. Your uploads, are how I relax. I listen to videos, while applying oil on the scalp , with leads to my favorite leave conditions......and the hair has become, so much more than I thought possible. And most important I'M HAPPY. Very good video, like the bullets on the screen, helpful.
Mel is a gift from the higher heavens! What a gem, funny, beautiful and informative woman! Please make this a series 🙌🏽🙌🏽 And thank you for another AMAZING video
You are my hair hero, I learned SOOOO much from you about my curly hair and probably watched 80% of all your videos (seriously!). Besides your seemingly endless ocean of knowledge I always loved how much of your genuine kindness came through every one of your videos. That's why, honestly, it was kinda hard for me to watch the beginning of this video with quotes like "Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail". Personally I was so drawn to "personal development" that had that kind of feeling coming with it as a way of "living life better" but actually trying to "living life right". I can't know how you think & feel about it obiously and I hope I don't come of rude. I just want to let you know that you're already a full and complete person as you are right now. Apologies if this isn't appropriate, I just really felt drawn to write this. With much love, Michael
Thank you for using the example of donating hair as a goal! My curly girl mama just lost her amazing head of hair from chemo. We will try to find her a wig of natural curls. Much love, Mell. You’re the best.
I’m 66 yrs young, my goal is to lessen hair thinning. I can use all the help I can get from you! I’m so happy I found you to follow. Surprised by how quickly my curls are returning. My main issue is I’ve lost range of motion in both shoulders, unable to reach above head or get to back. I can scrunch all areas but can’t use brush on top or back of head, same for finger curls etc. Any suggestions?
I don't know if this is even a thing, but have you looked for an extra long handled hair brush? I'm picturing one of those extra long shoehorns, but in hair brush form. If not, are you able to get some sort of brush holder attached to the wall in your shower? I know it would take some practice, but it might work! I wish I could donate you some hair thickness, mine is annoyingly thick and everyone tells me I'll be grateful for that one day, but it's sooo hard to manage. I'm going to bleach it later today, and then hopefully go a very light pastel pink, I've wanted to do it for about a decade now, I'm so excited!
Mell, you have helped this 'newly retired' older gal! I wore my hair really long, braided down my back to keep it out of my face and the curls 'pulled' out - while I groomed dogs! I watched several of your videos over the last few days and decided Goal #1 - Start taking care of me and embrace the wavy-curly hair the Good Lord gave me! Went in today and got about 8" cut off! The stylist was so cute - I suggested dry cutting it because of the curl, etc. She agreed and with the first snip, said "whoa! you were not kidding your hair springs up!" I love the shorter me (still mid back) and purchased the products to moisturize/help my hair. Thanks for your encouraging videos!
I want to thank u from the bottom of my heart for all your tips!!! I have started my journey 2 years ago and now my blue hair looks and feels waaaay better, way softer, way curlier! 🎉 u are my hero ❤️
3 years in on my curly routine and i think I'm finally there thanks to you and your advice. Keep up the good work. Sending lot's of luck and love for the new year ❤❤❤❤
This year I want to enhance the bounce in my hair. I recently started wearing my hair natural (type 2b-c) and I REALLY believe my hair can be bouncier. Also want the waves to start forming from higher up🙏🏽
I like the idea of setting goals. It really works for me in my life. I have a big goal and then set the small and smaller steps to reach the overall goal. I purchased the Silk and Sonder habit/goal monthly journal and calendar. I ordered a years subscription so I'd actually continue doing it. It's great. You customize anyway you want, change things, it's all up to you. You get a fresh calendar every month. It's been helping me so much. I started it in September and I'm still going strong and making progress.
I love this video! I was expecting more of a video like one of your several hair health/diagnosis videos, but this is so much more than I expected! The idea of using goals to diagnose hair health and assess your specific needs is really quite fascinating. Almost every video I’ve seen related to hair health talks about one specific issue and how to fix that one specific thing. Yet you’ve gone ahead and given a perfectly structured plan with SMART goals to help us figure out our own personal hair struggles. What a brilliant idea!! I do wonder, what happened to the blog post? Did I miss it? I can’t seem to find it on your website at all, though I would love to see the post you ended up writing about this video - I love reading content because it helps me understand things even better than a video-only format for disseminating information. Thanks so much! Here’s to healthier hair for us anll and a healthier and happier me!
I really want to thank you for all the hard job you've done in all those years. With your help i refound my curls that almost disappear. Thank you and good wishes for the new year from Italy!
Look at Mel using business school style planning on our hair. Love it! I learned about all of this in my business classes but never thought to use it for my hair
I'm a little late for this video, but I always get my goals for the year in the first 2-3 weeks of the year. I just never thought to do it with my hair, so I really like the idea of doing it. Thanks a lot Mel ❤
I have waist length wavy/curly, medium to high porosity hair. And there’s a lot of it. I started to brush my hair more because I got a bamboo brush for Christmas. I thought I was helping it by conditioning it, and now I’m seeing split ends!!!! This has inspired me to go back to what works, gently detangling while wet! Thanks for reminding me to not do something because someone else says too, do what works for me!
Goal - to have a "hair renaissance". I am 53 and once had a full head of beautiful 3a curls using the "rake and shake" method I learned 15 years ago. It worked wonderfully - back in the day. I never updated my routine, or the "rake and shake" company's products that I've used ever since, and now my hair is just tired. I desperately need a reset and to update my methods and products. Thank you so much for all of your tutorials and recommendations. You truly know what you're talking about!! I am 12 weeks away from a hair rebirth :)
Hi Mel, this is the earliest I have ever been and I just want to say thank you so much for Al your tips I’m 12 and just starting to take care of my hair thank you!
Edited so say I've been instituting your recommendations into my daily routine, one at a time. thanks! And in the end, frizz prevention alone is reason but I also decided a bonnet would help my face avoid contact with styling products. I've also done the Malibu C Hardwater Shampoo and it was a VERY noticeable improvement, bordering on dramatic. It allowed my conditioners to moisturize and soften my previously stiff and dry hair. So happy!
How exciting ~ and thank you! I have a warehouse full of products and, each time, wash day is a true guess and a gander at which ones I ought to use. I can't wait to learn which one I ought to use and when i ought to use it. (Is that the sound of my hair giggling at me?!? ) Seriously ~ i am so looking forward to this series! Thanks, Mell! ❤ Bright wishes to you for good times, good friends, good health ..and good hair.. for each day of the new year as it unfolds. 🎉
stop it! love watching your videos on my wash days! GREAT info sweetums. My husband walked in while I was running cream through my hair and just asked me how is Mell doing!!!! 😂😂
I guess my hair goals are to stop straightening my hair and to embrace my curls. I want healthy curls. And Mell you’ve made me believe that IS possible so thank you ❤
Hi Mel! I am a new subscriber as of yesterday. I binge watched several of your videos last night (Incredibly Helpful and Fun!). My goal is to stop using my reader glasses as my hair accessory! Serious!! That and to begin blow drying my hair. I have to get up at 4:30 a.m. to get to work by 7:00 and had to cut something out of my routine as to not have to set my alarm for 3 a.m. So, I kept my skin care routine (and of course kept my shower and teethe care every morning routine) and cut out hair drying and styling. I air dry my hair on my way to work and plop an extra pair of readers or sunglasses (weather permitting) on my head as my hair "accessory". Not the most flattering office work look everyday for the past 4 years for sure and it's beyond time for me to change the habit. 😮😊
I would love a video about protective styles for short curly hair. My hair is a 2c/3a, and the same length as yours. It's very hard to find content about protective styles for hair thats not so curly
My hair goals for this year are to suck it up and get a professional cut, and to start being more gentle with my hair. I get frustrated because 12 years into my natural curl journey, I *still* haven’t found the right products. I’ve got mainly 2c/3a hair, but it’s oily at my scalp and naturally bone dry the rest of the way down.
dear Mell, stay optimistic , funny and beautiful as you are :-)....You are so inovative and funny young Lady!!!! keep doing great work with your channell !! Greetings from Croatia !
Hi Mell ! Your hair is just adorable 🥰 This short bob is one of your best looks. It brings out how beautiful your eyes are. Happy New Year 🎆 xx Love from Seattle
For any minor inconvenience I like to make insane hair choices. The minor inconveniences need to cooperate with my healthy hair plan! 😂 Anyway, I like to use a coconut based hair oil before wash day to protect my ends from wash day damage, or even condition before and after shampoo. Happy Texture Thursday and happy new Year!
At the end of 2022, i cut my loooooong curly hair super shirt for the first time. I loved it. My goal in 2023 was to learn to style my short hair but now i want my 2024 goal to be getting back that length and also, I moved to japan and my hair had been very different so i would like to fix that
could you do a video on rosemary oiling and how to wash out oil as sometimes I wash three time to get all the oil out and I have more hair fall also what is scalp exfoliating thank you so much! I love videos on hair health :)
Your hair is so cute I'm considering cutting my hair short instead of growing it out! Just had to get that out there, I haven't even watched the video yet 😂
A goal I'd like to fulfill by the end of summer: Find a shampoo, conditioner and cleanser that truly works for my hair. I'd also want to figure out if my hair would do better with mousse Vs gel Vs cream, or if I ought to layer them in a specific ratio... But I'm feeling like this would be bitting off more than I can chew, so I'll settle that as my secondary or next-on-the-list goal. For a couple of months now, I've been trying out a few different brands (with an "extra" clarifying session in between each) and keeping a journal of sorts on certain effects they have on my hair during those weeks - do my curls feel bouncier? Is my hair shiny? What about hold and definition? Any split ends or undesirable effects popping up? Is it worth the price? I want to think I'm on the right track here, but any feedback would be deeply appreciated 🙏🏼!
I’ve tried all kinds of bonnets and my hair always looks crazy in the morning and I’ve heard complaints about silk/satin pillow cases not lasting long so now… I pineapple my hair and wrap my pillow with a massive satin scarf. And because it’s a scarf, it’s easy to pack when travelling.
I have been on my hair journey for almost 4 years now and i feel like lately I have been SO close to getting it right but never truly quite there. It's starting to feel impossible to achieve the potential I KNOW my hair has since I already feel like I have tried so many things yet nothing is working. Starting to get the underlying suspicion that protein is what I've been missing all along - since at the start i focused so much on moisture to repair damage, now I've moved on from that and need protein to fix my hair falling limp only 2 days after washing. Also the clarifying seemed intriguing. I'm hoping with introducing all these things I can finally achieve hair with definition AND shape and volume, that i can only wash once a week and still be happy with how it looks for the rest of it
You ladies are headed for your first Million !! Your content is with the very best on the youtube and id be willing to be there'll be several million more to come!! I can't imagine excited and proud you must be for your work on RU-vid!! 🩷💜 Mell you are such a busy bee i just wondering how you able to fit in everything you do in a day lol And Ps. Love the silver pants!!💜🩷💕
Hi Mell! I've been following for a few years now, and I absolutely love your content. I've started a small curls only salon at a small town in Mexico. Is it ok if I take inspiration from your 12 week plan and make it an ig series for my small audience? I'll of course give you credit 😊
Hey Mel, I would like to know more about applying oil to my hair. Do I apply it only before washing, can I use it daily w/o washing my hair, etc. Will you consider a video about this?
Thank you Mel for your videos! So helpful and informative 🤗 Do you happen to have a playlist for high perosity hair? This is my hair type and I’m really trying to improve it’s texture to more silky. I’m going to follow the 12 week curl reset you showed here. Just wondering what your product recommendations would be for my kind of hair 😁💕
I’m dealing with post partum hair fall.. my curls pattern seems to have changed too.. My goal is to reduce the hair fall and relearn styling for my curl pattern
OMG your video is so cool, you are funny 😂. This video is a great idea. I will read the book and check your website for sure. Thank you for all this informations .
Hi Mel, I have 2 questions and do need your help. 1- after coloring my hair with curly friendly hairdresser which we had to use bleach to lighten my dark hair, the curls are not as good and I live in Australia with its crazy climate. 2- Do to work my hair is in ponytail and on top I use surgical caps, I wash my hair 1-2 week. I have gorgeous color but sad looking hairs due to hair styles for work. Any help would be appreciated especially for people working in medical/hospital settings Thank you and have a wonderful 2024❤
Love your videos so much. I have been on a hair journey for over two years now. Stopped bleaching and minimized blow outs to twice a year. My hair has changed, the curls are abit looser and trying to get it them back to tighter curls. Any tips for limp curls? I am 34 now dont know if it is hormonal. Xx
hi im 25 disabled curly hair gal. i was wondering if you could do a guide of doing a entire routine with only affordable products for a low income gal.
Thank you for this channel I’ve been following you for sometime and would like to know how do I keep my hair from being dry. I’m recently transitioning from relaxed to naturally curly and have about 2 inches of new growth…my new growth gets dry especially around day 3…I shampoo once a week
Mel I need help!! I have gone through some health issues and have lost a lot of hair, I have really thin hair now. It’s getting super tangled like EXTREMELY tangled . But It’s also limp and flat. So would I use moisture or protein ? Also how do you feel about the Miele rosemary oil for my hair loss ? I have wavy curly hair
One thing I have done to promote healthy hair is talk to the hairdresser. I recently got my hair bleached...so since I do an oleplex 3 treatment followed by a proper wash and use a moisturizing hair mask on my wash day and will do it every week for at least 2 months. Heat protector. But it starts with proper brushes, and clean them often. I also make sure I properly wash my hair. Properly washing my hair and treating my hair with respect has changed my hair. It's stronger, shinier, and less frizz. My hair is beautiful. Healthy hair is pretty.
I used ti always only air dry my hair but after watching a few of your videos I have learned that that's not the best move. So if I do start diffusing my hair can it be using cold air? I really don't like using any type of heat on my hair even if I am hover diffusing.
I’m having my hair cut and highlighted on the 20th and wondering the same should I doing a clarifying reset wash just before that or not or if I need to do a clarifying wash the wash after?
I have a question. I cant leave my hair alone I constantly play with my hair between my fingers (soooo soft ♥), i dont know of its like a trauma response or what but I just cant stop. Will constantly playing with my hair damage it and also have a massive impact om my wavy hair ?
Hello, if you’re studying hair, can you please let me know if you’re interested in talking to me about pili Torti condition. I have this condition where my hairs are flat and twisted , but I don’t have any other symptoms or underlying conditions. And It’s not all of my hair only some but it’s definitely changing over time. If you’re interested in examining somebody with this condition I am in the GTA and I would love to understand what’s happening to my hair, I feel like it’s getting worse with age. I haven’t met anybody else with this.
Ok I have your recommended bonnet. I have a question. Is wearing a baseball hat bad for my hair? I wear my hat a lot. I have been told it’s causing some excess shedding but I was also told if I am in the sun to wear a hat! 😳 So if the hat is bad why is the bonnet good?
Any other tips for starting a routine from scratch? I'm planning on shaving my head to start over (something I've wanted to do for a long time), and I am confused about incorporating conditioner into my routine since I've read conflicting information.
We do have a bloopers recap video 😏 let me know if we should do more haha ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Bqc2xdxoUOA.htmlsi=3BD2elp96YVaC4m9
