Hey guys, I share my update from my previous video when I told you guys that I realized that I lost a lot of hair from co washing my hair too much and not using a shampoo enough to properly cleanse my scalp! I am happy to say that I have grown all of my hair back from changing up my wash day routine! Let me know in the comments if you have ever experienced this before and what you did to resolve it!

@psr076

5 жыл бұрын

Personnaly I never had an issue when cowashing. I didn't stop using shampoo and clarify my hair. I'm pretty sure if I was only cowashing I would have an issue.

@JRT4

5 жыл бұрын

This was very informative. Especially for me because I’m trying to grow my hair out and in the front if I condition it too much it seems the weaken my hair. I even have to put less product on the front because it becomes Limp

@longyarn4288

4 жыл бұрын

@@JRT4 - Research hygral fatigue. You might want to do a protein treatment, rice water rinse is a good one.

@eyekandy3000

4 жыл бұрын

Shampooing is very important- sulfate shampoos periodically too. I’m not scared of it 😃

I use an actual conditioner not a cowash to do mine daily because I work out a lot. I wash with a shampoo once a week. My hair is thriving.

@IydaMichael

5 жыл бұрын

Keisha j I wished to to that but it was too much manipulation for my hair and you time consuming to style my hair that often 😩 but I’m happy it’s working out for you 🙌🏾

@vee3133

4 жыл бұрын

Yesss I plan on doing that this summer

@LunaPaloma77

3 жыл бұрын

I recently started doing that. I've been using shampoo everyday (sometimes twice a day) for the past 3-4 years but I feel like I'm mistreating my hair with so much shampoo. Now I use regular conditioner daily and shampoo only once a week. Soon I'll switch to sulfate free shampoo. My hair feels softer since I started this new routine.

The Curl Ninja just had the same situation you had, she lost a lot of hair using DevaVurl no po delight and her density went down. .

Leveling up with the lighting and the scenery

I stopped co washing due to build up, and my hair had this sour smell, because I workout a lot and sweat in my hair way too much. I also noticed hair breakage. Co washing to me is like applying deodorant and just changing clothes without showering. Your scalp needs cleansing and remove product build up. I just deep condition my hair weekly and use a creamy leave-in conditioner.

@maribelisfrias930

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe that happen, because you used the conditioner on the roots, you should try putting it mid lenght. It work great for me, I hope it can work for you too. I also wash my hair with shampoo 2 times a week.

I love Abena’s videos. She’s very thorough and passionate! I was using Deva Curl No Poo and Deva Curl Low Poo. I switched to using shampoos because I really couldn’t get rid of the product build up. Glad things turned around with your hair. I went through it too and it can be stressful. New subbie by the way. 😊

Your hair looks beautiful Iyda. I subscribe to the lady you’re talking about too. She’s very knowledgeable as well. Thanks for sharing.

@IydaMichael

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lizzie!

Hi Iyda! You should check out the KZreadr Cracking the Curl Code with the Curl Ninja. She experienced hair loss from using certain Deva Curl shampoos and apparently, a lot of other DV customers have had similar experiences. She’s done a series of videos on the subject and even spoke with someone at Deva Curl.

@IydaMichael

5 жыл бұрын

No way! I am checking it out now! Thanks for sharing

@brandaayo3736

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks legit I’m a similar situation I’ve been using a ACV clarifier + cowash but my hair density has been decreasing and even starting to notice bald spots and after my last wash last week I’m convinced it’s the products. Got scared of touching my hair lol but I suspect it’s the cowash. I’ve been using As I Am but I’m thinking of going back to shampoo + conditioner but want to find one that doesn’t strip my hair too much. Main reason why I transitioned to cowash :/ no bueno

My favorite shampoo bar is from 22nd Century Woman. I had a similar set back when I first went natural; following the curly girl method. TFS

I use a low sulfate shampoo weekly for product build up. I love ACV rinse monthly as well.

I wanted to warn you not to be too rough with the scalp massager. I was using one for a while and it felt nice at first but overtime I started getting scars on my head and scratches that would itch. I only noticed this after I sprayed apple cider vinegar on it one day (to help the itchiness) and it burned on contact. Once I stopped scratching and using the scalp massager it got better.

@longyarn4288

4 жыл бұрын

Some scalp massagers are just plastic, there's some new ones that have silicone "fingers" and are much easier on your scalp.

@Crystalthe1st

4 жыл бұрын

@@longyarn4288 the one I was using was vitagoods. It says it's silicone. I think I'm too rough on my scalp

@longyarn4288

4 жыл бұрын

@@Crystalthe1st - Well, you might be too rough on your scalp, that's true. Have you seen any of Manes by Mell videos? She has a "favorites" of things she feels every curly girl should have; she shows one of the scalp scrubbers she uses, I got one and while I'm still pretty gentle with it, it is very soft. I've got low density hair so I don't have to go hard at it to get it clean. Anyway, best of luck to you! Have a Wonderful day and a Better tomorrow!

I suggest the stands of faith clay wash as your weekly cleanser/detox. It’s super moisturizing and leaves my scalp healthy

Hi...this is the first time I've commented. The pictures that I showed of your hair was absolutely gorgeous. Idk how u got the curls to come out like that but they r 👌🏽 beautiful. Thanks for sharing your experience about cowashing. Have a great evening! Anna

@IydaMichael

5 жыл бұрын

Anna Clayton thank you! Check out my previous video for that perm rod set tutorial on how I achieve that hairstyle ♥️

@annaclayton1408

5 жыл бұрын

Iyda Michael Ok thanks I'll look for it now. 😃

Yh. We always need shampoo especially low porosity hair. ☺️🤗

Your wash and go looks amazing, can you share what product you used for this look and if you did it wet or dry? Love to see that you are a sister in Christ! You should consider getting into modeling, beautiful photos!!

@IydaMichael

5 жыл бұрын

Awe thank you so much! I used the Aunt Jackies Grapeseed Collection Curling Jelly, I have a recent video on the review and tutorial! Glory to God!

Maybe threat why the people that was using WEN lost their hair and sewed Chaz Dean.

What do you think about the co washes of aunt jackies? They do have surfactants, it's not only conditioner

I don't co wash like that I only co wash once a week in between my wash days

So I workout a lot as well! Are you still doing co washes mid week or just the wash once a week

Since you changed to actually shampooing why would you want to continue using cleansing conditioner? Maybe adding a stronger or more concentrated deep conditioner will help with the moisture and steaming or heat that you thought you were getting with a cleansing conditioner.

Because I braid my hair n leave it alone for a while I tend to forget about build up and trust me it builds up 😭

I'm late to the party but co-washing is a funny thing. First of all the definition is different depending on who you talk to. If you're talking to Anthony Dickey of hair rules, he says that you're supposed to rinse your hair really well, use air conditioner to add moisture and soften the hair, rinse the conditioner out and then add your product to style. And tjis is dobe daily on hair that is type 4. For others, washing your scalp with conditioner or a conditioning cleanser 1-3 times a week is co-washing. When I did co-washing according to the Dickey method, I experienced a lot of shedding and dryness, but my hair looked great. When I did the latter method,, my hair grew thick and long, but it was really hard to get the moisture in because of the styling products I used (although I didn't know that then). Since being back to shampoo my hair is thinner, but my products work better. Sigh

Iyda can u plz do a makeup tutorial? I really like ur eye makeup and I wanna know how u do it😅

@IydaMichael

5 жыл бұрын

Zainab yes I am doing one this week! Thank you ❤️

@Rama00

5 жыл бұрын

Iyda Michael can’t wait to watch it 😃

I like AsIam tea tree olive oil cowash that whole line is pretty good especially for dry itchy scalp

I recently started cowashing now (2ce a week) but I use a clarifying shampoo once a month. So far i haven't seen any negative impacts. I also don't use hair products heavy in oils and butters and I don't use oils on my scalp. I apply the cowash 2ce also on my scalp. I only use cowashes that have cleansing agents. I also use a scalp brush when I cowash I'll pay close attention to my hair to make sure there's no negative impact This was a great video for me to know what not to do!

@IydaMichael

5 жыл бұрын

Daisy Flower that’s awesome! I didn’t clarify as often as you because I didn’t want to strip my hair too much it gets dry very easily and just like you I also don’t really use much heavy products!

@daisyflower1545

5 жыл бұрын

@@IydaMichael ok so I might be on the right track then!

@IydaMichael

5 жыл бұрын

@@daisyflower1545 Yes girl you are!!! I have coarse hair and it will not like that much clarifying cleansers, is your hair fine in texture?

@daisyflower1545

5 жыл бұрын

@@IydaMichael yeah mine is fine-med and dense and normal porosity. I was shampooing weekly for over a year but then I started having troubles with shampoos so I had to switch to cowashing.

I had the same problem!!! I workout and co washing wasn’t helping

Would you consider trying rhassoul clay to wash your hair? I have the clay, but idk yet lol. Literally everything else strips my hair

@IydaMichael

5 жыл бұрын

Chalsey Wilder I have used that as a clarifier but I like bentonite clay better. But for regular washing it’s too much work and too messy to be honest!

If you wash your hair weekly then try shampoo one week then the following week cowash, you have to shampoo more because you use creams and gels and your scalp sweats it needs cleansing a little more than your overall hair, and if you don’t want to shampoo try apple cider vinegar. Shampoo once then follow with apple cider vinegar, rub in your scalp as well put it down the length of your hair. Let it sit for 20 mins then rinse it out. Follow with a deep conditioner.

Do you use cleansing conditioners to co wash at all anymore or do you strictly just wash once a week? I work out several days a week too so wondering as I had the same issue. I love how hydrated my hair felt after cowashing but I think I was losing hair. I shampoo weekly and deep condition but also have a mid week cowash with DevaCurl

@IydaMichael

2 жыл бұрын

Hello! I do not co wash my hair anymore =, I just shampoo once a week and deep condition after (sometimes once every 2 weeks). I have a spray mixture that I can apply to my scalp to clean using witch hazel as an astringent without having to wash my entire head because that would be way too much manipulation for my hair and time consuming! ❤️

Have you tried using clays to clean your hair?

I have been doing curly girl method for 2 years. the last few months my hair is really frizzy on top even when really wet, not curling good and losing a lot of hair.....any suggestions?

@iahmasockmunkey

2 жыл бұрын

did you ever figure this out? maybe protein overload or moisture overload?

That's what happen to me but I didn't have hair loss because I saw the same video and started to shampoo my hair every 2 week and co wash in between that with as I am and shampoo with TMC hydration and Eden peppermint tea tree shampoo! Thanks!😘😘😘

@IydaMichael

5 жыл бұрын

Thats amazing girl!

I wash my hair once a week with shampoo and in between wash days I co wash .

Hey Ida, I cant figure out how to hydrate my hair. The moisture is there but it doesnt last. I don't care for the clay mask however I'm leaning towards it🤔

@IydaMichael

5 жыл бұрын

I have a video on how I moisturize my hair, its all about the products and the method, make sure you are sealing in the moisture as well!

@alyariel9713

4 жыл бұрын

Deep condition with heat. Deep conditioning regularly really helps the moisture to last longer in the hair and make it have more elasticity. And all of that aids in healthier hair growth & length retention. I've seen my hair grow considerably now. Try to shoot for once a week, if you can. Once I started doing it, I saw a WORLD of difference, and if I ever got off the wagon I could tell immediately. Hair was dryer, had a harder time holding onto moisture, and was breaking more. Give it a try fam! It really helps 😍

I shampoo and condition twice a week; Cowash with a cleansing conditioner 4-5 days a week.

Thanks!!

Hi, when you say cowash, do you mean those bottles they sell now that actually say cowash (conditioner + shampoo) right?

Hey Doll💚 do you have tips for curls that got stretched due to sleek styles ?

@bbappzz98

5 жыл бұрын

She's done a video on literally the same topic. Her curls loosened in the front and she recovered from it. Check her history and you'll find it xo

@chenellethom3929

5 жыл бұрын

bbappzz98 Thank you 🙏

If you were cowashing your hair 3x a week, I wonder if your hair thinned because it was too much manipulation (not done watching the video though)

Gang gang

oh my gosh iyda, your hair looks BEAUTIFUL 😍 so glad the new regimen is working so well for you! you mentioned that you shampoo almost every week now, do you still cowash your hair during those weeks?

@IydaMichael

5 жыл бұрын

Awe thank you! I only cowash once a month now! I wash my hair weekly, 3x a month with shampoo and 1x a month with a cowash

@fujihues

5 жыл бұрын

@@IydaMichael so you don't wash your hair more than once in a week then? if so, do you do anything else to deal with sweat and dirt on your scalp since you work out a lot too? i'm trying to space out my washdays but i can't deal with my scalp feeling greasy and dirty by the third day :(

Can you also do a review on the Creme of nature pure honey line ?💛

@IydaMichael

5 жыл бұрын

Yes I want to try them so bad!

@chenellethom3929

5 жыл бұрын

Iyda Michael I can’t wait ! 💚🔥

Beautiful

I stopped co-washing when my baby fine, super dry hair was looking limp and mushy. I started shampooing but after a while my hair became super dry. I ended up trying Soultanicals Butta Shampoo which is like asuper conditioning shampoo that foams only on drenched hair. I am able to wash my hair 1-2x a week with no stripping. I still use regular shampoo once a month though. Product Junkie Naturals has the best clarifying shampoo I've ever tried. Recently though my inner pj got the best of me and I bought As I Am's new castor oil co-wash, which I really like. Long story short, I no longer exclusively co-wash.

@IydaMichael

5 жыл бұрын

Wow same situation as me! I should try their products! I wish I could find that one cleanser that I could just use every week!

Some regular conditioners strip my hair too

@IydaMichael

5 жыл бұрын

Chalsey Wilder really?! Which ones

@chalseywilder937

5 жыл бұрын

@@IydaMichael Giovanni

@funo3308

4 жыл бұрын

Chalsey Wilder omg I was thinking on using the giovanni tea tree conditioner to cowash 3-4 days before my sunday wash day :(

@chalseywilder937

4 жыл бұрын

@@funo3308 hardly ever does anything work for me. I'd still try it. Maybe it would work for your hair

You look Hispanic and you have such a pretty and doll-like face. You remind me of Bianca Renee. Love your curls.

@LoveNaisa

3 жыл бұрын

Stfu

@AmyLeeAngelLove

3 жыл бұрын

@@LoveNaisa Why do you have to be so nasty?

@LoveNaisa

3 жыл бұрын

Amy Eliseo Because I can.

@AmyLeeAngelLove

3 жыл бұрын

@@LoveNaisa Because you are immature.

@LoveNaisa

3 жыл бұрын

Amy Eliseo Bitch who the hell are you . If I think she doesn’t look Spanish and she looks black that’s my opinion. So you stfu too

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Omg the same thing happened to me , I’ve been noticing my hair has been drastically shedding since august . Ive been using a cowash that felt amazing on my hair , it was super conditioning but I couldn’t understand what I was doing wrong because before using this product my hair was growing super fast ... checkout my natural hair hair on ig ( @BetterWhenItsWET ) and help me out please 😩 ...

Going back to this video because of the devacurl controversy. Do you think a lot of it is due to people not properly cleansing their hair? I truly think that’s why a lot of people are experiencing hair loss.

@IydaMichael

4 жыл бұрын

A that’s what I was thinking too but people are saying that they are experiencing issues with their other products as well even tho ones eh at shampooed their hair often so I’m so confused ....

@boomboom6577

4 жыл бұрын

A I was wondering this as well.

I think you washed your hair too much which caused your hair to fall out more,