I want to be especially clear and delineate my words carefully so that there is no confusion as this stylist is not entirely wrong. Hair can become damaged from prolonged exposure to moisture (wetness) of the hair and scalp. If you DC overnight, your hair holds sweat after working out for hours afterwards, or if your wash n go is still wet at the roots by the end of the next day, you are contributing to damage to the protein and lipid complex of the hair and causing inflammation and proliferation of the scalp. Continued hair issues like this can ultimately contribute to breakage, deterioration of the hair, mildew, fungal infection, and ultimately mold... Yes, mold I have seen this happen in one extreme case. This is a very nuanced concept and allowing your hair to air dry completely within a matter of a few hours is fine. The issue is solely a matter of hair or scalp being fully saturated in water and not drying (or in a state of drying) in a reasonable time. If you have hair that stays wet for a long time either due to porosity or the thickness of your hair preventing evaporation via aeration, then I agree with her that you should use light to moderate heat to prevent damage. The misinformation that I'm referring to in the video is her referring to the concept of "dry rot", her suggesting that the shed hair shown in the video is a symptom of dry rot, and her fear mongering air drying entirely.

@iateyursandwiches

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for being thorough. Was just about to ask about wash and gos. I know it's generally best to dry and set those with a hooded dryer or diffuser. And to at least make sure the roots dry.

@genellebetsey1532

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the clarification. I was about to comment that the minimal amount of hair shown looked like normal shedding

@maryjflanagan1922

Жыл бұрын

Well said and understood that because I remember that from my Carefree Curl teen years. That’s the main reason why I don’t like going to bed with my hair soaking wet or wearing any type of plastic covering over my hair for more than half an hour. It literally gives me the creeps. My hair is and scalp are naturally very dry, so, it’s usually not damp long enough in the air to cause dry rot. I sometimes have to add water when wet styling it. Thanks for your educational information.

@hollyrita1445

Жыл бұрын

True lost a bunch last year from using Suave shampoo

@KEEKEE2FINE

Жыл бұрын

As A licensed Cosmetologist I approve this message. You saved my fingers from typing cause I was about to go in 🫣🤣🤐🤐

“Dry rotting of the hair?” She pulled that str8 out of her ash!😂😂😂😂😂

@sharoncole7148

7 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@Moodytvllc

7 ай бұрын

😂

@Sweetlittlebun

7 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@SwtnSourEzell

7 ай бұрын

U took the words out my mouth😂😂😂

@michelle-qh8ll

7 ай бұрын

" Nash"

I always airdry and never had that problem in my 54yrs of living.

@-Epiphany

Жыл бұрын

42 and same thing... I dunno what she's talking about

@ummhiyah

Жыл бұрын

67, same thing...

@amnielove5660

Жыл бұрын

I'm 70 and I've always air dried my hair. My hair and scalp is healthy.

@bee6684

Жыл бұрын

48 same

@purplepheasant4776

Жыл бұрын

Mold?

Air drying is the BEST way to dry one's hair.... Wow😂😅

@shamf9672

7 ай бұрын

I ALWAYS air dry my hair and it looks lovely

@WalkingInDivinePurpose

7 ай бұрын

@@shamf9672 Ikr! I do Bantu knots for my daughter (add some hair location and all) if others can see that he's not bashing the stylist but showing her her error. Too many KZreadrs do bad things for clicks...

@ReisePiece

7 ай бұрын

As someone that’s worn their hair natural their whole life, there is some truth to what she is saying. The hair will become weak/stretchy/mushy like plant roots if it is constantly wet. If you don’t like defusing for a lot time or if you have trouble keeping it from getting frizzy, defuse the hair after an hour or when the hair has dried enough to have a cast on it or 80%dry.

@WalkingInDivinePurpose

7 ай бұрын

@@ReisePiece I can see where you coming from. There are a few black women, who thinks that they don't need any shorts of leave-in for the hair to maintain (same as when doing protective style) once they person is knowledgeable somewhat, they would know that they should not just get/give a shampoo service without nothing added. And further more the young lady's hair is just thinning at the tip (Uneven) just need a bit of clip up and that's it. Hair care takes time and patience, not many want to admit that, they watch some YT videos that speaks on growth and dry, and this and that, but don't pay attention to what they eat, water intake, towels they use, products, etc.

@WalkingInDivinePurpose

7 ай бұрын

@@ReisePiece then again when last did the person get a deep con... That is another story by itself. I mostly air dry, 95% of the time. I towel boot after I rinse the conditioner out, then apply my leave-in lotion in small sections, my Jamaica Castor oil. The water is already acting as my liquid (LMO) the moisture is the hair lotion and the Castor oil for the 'O' I am passionate about hair care 😍😍

When she said don’t air dry she lost me 😂

@mrswiggles4790

13 күн бұрын

@shannareads me too. Been doing it going on 6 years now.

She is proof that just because they're black doesn't mean they're experts on black issues.

@marinac9854

Жыл бұрын

Yea met a stylist like this when I first became an adult and went to the salon as a natural and by myself...she told me to get a straighter result from flat ironing to basically rip my ends with the flat iron, it's ok if those are ripped out they were already weak ends and needed the purge...and my dumb naive behind believed her and copied her teqniue for over 3 years 🙄😅

@veda1306

Жыл бұрын

She is a whole fool no one over 14 will fall for this mis information. Meanwhile she's promoting 150 degree plus heat direct kn hair 😅

@cecegiles7753

Жыл бұрын

So many of them do that.. just admit you're impatient with air drying. This is the only way I dry my hair. I despise hair dryers

@stiles7413

Жыл бұрын

So what did ppl with 4c hair do b4 hairdryers were a thing? I’m so confused.

@kymberlycourage

Жыл бұрын

@@marinac9854 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 sorry this is just too funny. 😂😂😂😂😂 growth is beautiful indeed.

So I wonder how our ancestors dried their hair? If air drying causes “damage”.🤔

@psr076

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same

@Ms_Introvert_4_Life

Жыл бұрын

I immediately thought this

@emmyl487

Жыл бұрын

You didn't know that black people never had healthy hair before Uncle Funky's Daughter and Dyson blow-dryers??? Where you been??? But seriously, between this and having strangers tell me I can't use Shea butter in my hair, I'm just done.

@weareuniqueforareason7503

Жыл бұрын

@@yougotgamesonyourphone6947 🤣🤣🤣

@coilycrown5130

Жыл бұрын

🧐Critical thinking skill should be awarded to you👏👏👏

Thank you, I taught my daughters to dry their hair with a tee shirt,then we just twisted it accordingly. They are grown with amazing heads of hair with the curl patterns God blessed them with.🙌

@TheRialGlamLife

7 ай бұрын

I’m gonna start using tshirts again! I forgot all about that! I want my hair back healthy!

@MIA-re5jy

6 ай бұрын

And after all that their hair still isn’t dry, just damp. Less water. You styled it and then it dried.

@blackgirlmagic8586

6 ай бұрын

Damn I forgot about them T-shirts 😂😂

Thank you for keeping it a Buck in our community…. There is enough confusion about black hair and black culture as a whole…. Keep it 💯

@fayluv6693

2 ай бұрын

Now that part 👆🏽

"Dry rotting of the hair" 😂😂😂 she made that up on the spot. As someone that has had heat damage, I would never let her touch my hair.

@RuthLovesJesus

Жыл бұрын

Is our hair wood now?? I’m confused 😂😂😂

@ACRMedia

Жыл бұрын

@@RuthLovesJesus Girl! 🤣🤣🤣

@TasiaGonsalvesBarriero

Жыл бұрын

Nah, I think she actually sat down and Ling and hard how she could give "different ". There is no way I could take tips from her.

@TheUnoriginalOne1

Жыл бұрын

Y’all said the same shit about the natural hair journey and now look. Please stop taking your simple minded experiences and assuming everyone is dealing with the same situation as you. If it doesn’t apply then let it fly. Y’all be killing me fr. Like stfu and scroll, tf?

@RuthLovesJesus

Жыл бұрын

@@TheUnoriginalOne1 Hun, maybe you should take your own advice? Keep scrolling 😂

She said the hair dry rotted? 😳😩🤦🏿‍♀️ I'm logging off the internet for the rest of the day. Y'all be blessed!

@MT-yx5cu

Жыл бұрын

Right! 😂😂😂

@sajnorr8474

Жыл бұрын

Just making up ish

@weareuniqueforareason7503

Жыл бұрын

Lol that one got me too 😂. I was like, "I ain't never heard of that" 🤣, but go off sis. Dry rot gtfooh.

@nikamaal

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 Right. Just made up some shhh... lol

@emmyl487

Жыл бұрын

@@weareuniqueforareason7503 Girl, I was like, "Not today, Satan!" 💀😂

She is the reason why I don’t go to Hairstylist, they’ll tell you whatever they want to get your money, having no idea how to properly care for natural hair.

@shamf9672

7 ай бұрын

Yes! They will sell the heck out of a can of bullshit

The key is to make sure your hair dries completely especially when you have thick hair . You want to prevent mildew. Natural hair does not need intense heat

“So I’m gonna say it first.” -She shouldn’t have said it at all 🚫🔥🤷🏾‍♂️😂

@so.many.obstacles

Жыл бұрын

How about that…soon as she said that I uttered, “girl hush”. She acts like she’s the two young ladies that discovered that 2,000 year old math problem. And she was being dishonest on top of all that.

@thelifeuchoose

Жыл бұрын

😂

@sherrijeffries971

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂 ok?

@tammyt.9852

Жыл бұрын

Sometimes nothing is good...

@kandi_spot6319

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂

The client has healthy hair. Professionals be trying to make you feel like you still need them. Like you said, gaslighting!

@CurlyCrowie

10 ай бұрын

IKR. Doesn't matter how healthy your hair is, they will find you're doing something wrong. One made a big deal of detangling my hair ..... I asked her for the comb and I had my short 3b hair detangled in less than a minute. My friend walked out the salon cos she was about to burst out laughing cos she can also detangle my hair in less than a minute. They wanna tell me how to grow my hair ..... I don't want long hair guuuurrrrl.

@toniakilman9451

10 ай бұрын

I do hair and hate this aswell

@krisdiane

9 ай бұрын

Right? Her hair looks fantastic. It's long, thick, and full all the way to the hairline with no signs of breakage that I saw. That stylist had to invent a problem to try to make her feel bad for not coming in more. Dry rot? Lol

@if_you_only_knew

8 ай бұрын

100% gaslighting! Sad we do each other like that all behind the greed for a dollar

I really like you because you really know. Blow drying damaged my hair until I went to a salon in Ghana. I was point blankly told to stop blow drying my hair. My hair is so much better now.

So glad i found you because these ppl be lying😂❤

As someone who has a master cosmetology certificate, school teaches you NOTHING on kinky/curly hair upkeep. She DEFINITELY made that up herself.

@rachelthomas2027

Жыл бұрын

@Alexa Gioli 💯🙌🏾💕 THAT PART! You’re 💯 my aunt owns a hair shop since the 1980’s in Chicago. She literally made that up. She’s trash

@ACRMedia

Жыл бұрын

EMPHASIZE THIS STATEMENT!!!!

@Bora_TalksTV

Жыл бұрын

Can you tell me the relevance of how she didn’t learn it in school so it must not be true? Trichology is the study of hair, and in hair school we touched on it VERY BRIEFLY… does that mean there isn’t more information available in regards to the study of hair? Schools don’t know everything nor do they teach everything. Poorly washing your hair and then sleeping on it while it is damp will absolutely cause mold to grow on the hair. Maybe instead of thinking she is lying, do the research first?

@alexagioli

Жыл бұрын

@Bora Cylwa TV She would have to have proof or some substantiated evidence for her to make those claims, not me. I was natural for seven years and slept in "damp hair" almost every night with NO mold AT ALL. My hair grew just past my waist in that time-frame. I also know many others who never had that issue. If someone is growing mold on their hair/scalp, they should check their health and blood status before saying it has a "topical" root cause. As far as trichology, to quote yourself "they don't teach you everything in school". Damp hair is NOT the sole cause of those types of conditions.

@nmorto2013

Жыл бұрын

Yup

I've been air drying my hair for over a year and I aint never had no mold in my hair.😂

@gottaluvme20ify

9 ай бұрын

I apply cream to my hair and twist it up and air dry and have no problems

@Ceares

9 ай бұрын

I've been air drying for 40 years and not a moldy or dry rotted strand yet.

@natures1joy425

9 ай бұрын

I have been air drying all my life. It shrinks up like a little afro.

@arleneaugustahair8393

9 ай бұрын

I guess the client had her hair in braids. I did do a girls hair and she literally had mold in her hair. She was a little girl and her hair was so stink.

@leftsidehurt

9 ай бұрын

me with my matted mess of 4yrs now only ever accumulating dandruff if i don't moisturize it

This the only man that has taught me how to do and care for my own hair! I’ve been watching him since he did his first set of yarn braids and BAAAAABBBBYYYYY He’s a true blessing when it come to loving our crowns! Salute to you and Thank you!!!!!❤❤❤❤

@AfrikanHairGod

6 ай бұрын

❤️❤️❤️❤️

@SexyMorena20

6 ай бұрын

@@AfrikanHairGod OMG YOUR REALY REPLIED TO ME!!!! I’m literally floating!!!

I’ve let my hair air dry and it really doesn’t help my hair at all. It causes my hair to smell musty, and also causes sores on my scalp. Using heat occasionally doesn’t hurt the hair and using low heat , can beneficial.

@basskitten808.

3 ай бұрын

That's because the natural yeast on the scalp proliferates in moist environments. An excess in yeast on the scalp can cause conditions like dandruff, itchiness and an odd odor. It's best to blow dry the roots even if you don't blow dry the rest of your hair in order to prevent these issues as it'll keep the yeast under control. The goal should be to not allow the scalp and roots to remain damp for very long.

@localpossum2690

2 ай бұрын

Same! I found out that I have fungal dandruff a couple of years ago which explained why air drying made my scalp smell strange. An anti fungal shampoo, a good heat protectant, and a quick little blow dry helped me so much.

@trellb1601

2 күн бұрын

You are doing a service. You shouldn’t sleep or let the hair stay moist. People need to be cautious with some of these natural hairstylist especially if they don’t know hair science. A lot of these stylist who say blow dry aren’t lying or being harmful

It reminds me when I tried to go natural YEARS ago. I told my stylist n she was like “no, being natural will damage your hair.” After another year I realized she didn’t want to lose a customer $

@jammy25

Жыл бұрын

Why she lie like that! I would have choice words with her every time I bump into her.

@ClassyDdiamond

Жыл бұрын

@@jammy25 this was 2008 so no one knew how to do natural hair

@Giraffe27

Жыл бұрын

Had a stylist tell me that when I was 14. I couldn’t take her seriously because she had fried and permed my hair so bad I could count the strands with one hand😅

@ClassyDdiamond

Жыл бұрын

@@Giraffe27 Omg 😳

@Chatelaine0

Жыл бұрын

What state do u live in

This is so valid! Any person that studies hair knows that air drying is totally safe for literally all textures and hair types. Dry rot is a fungus that effects wood via a fungus, not hair!

@purpledancerbmw5279

Жыл бұрын

Hahahaha

@sarahburton8930

Жыл бұрын

Shoes dry rot an they are not wood

@TheSmartAsz

Жыл бұрын

​@@sarahburton8930 that's a slow process. That doesn't happen overnight. Your point is invalid

@ig3815

Жыл бұрын

​@@sarahburton8930 girl shoes are made from rubber which is made from trees

@zeanissiamoore7535

Жыл бұрын

People wore Gerry curls and other wet styles. Dumb…Stupid as can be. My grandmother never eva blow dried any hair. As a matter of it was “platted” until dry.

I have been air drying my very long hair for 57 years, not once have i experience hair rot or any of the things mentioned. I wear my hair natural, is curly and healthy. Thank you for clarifying !

I absolutely won't stop air drying my hair. It's flourished with the wind God moves. Nothing better than the wind in your clean, stretched, damp hair while it's drying.

“Dry rot” took me tf outtt!! 😂😂😂 as a stylist…she is one that unfortunately my clients come to me and complain about…and are finally relieved to meet one of the few elite stylists that care about ALL hair…not just our pockets 😮

@gigireddick3239

Жыл бұрын

Amen Sista!!!

@grantmegan91

Жыл бұрын

Girl is thinking about trees 😂

@aissathompson8804

Жыл бұрын

@@grantmegan91 Or fur coats

Facts!! I always air dry my hair and I have never had mold. LOL

@gmunden1

7 ай бұрын

Sounds as if she's making stuff up. I am not a stylist, but her comments have no logic. "Dry-rot"??? what is that??? LOL

@laun-laun

7 ай бұрын

This information is SO MISLEADING. There is nothing better than natural drying. It may not always be convenient if there is a time constraint. Hair will not mold by drying naturally. I would like for her to prove her newfound facts.

@katrinawiley-pe9ls

7 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤okay never

@lifewithnik1490

7 ай бұрын

@@gmunden1Right! I think trees get dry rot 😂😂

@romeliarivers7886

7 ай бұрын

Right so do I

I think the problem comes when you leave your hair wet all day every day because it never dries. Wet hair tends to be more fragile and prone to breakage. It’s best to do styles that allow the hair to air dry quickly if possible. If not low heat on a hood dryer or diffuser is probably better than allowing the hair to be wet for hours on a regular basis.

She’s advertising or sponsored by a hair utilities line. Air drying can make your hair a little dryer, sure, but castor oil, rose oil or a trusted leave in conditioner can easily fix that.

I’m a Cosmetologist and I can’t believe she would say air drying is bad for hair. How does she think our hair dries for tens of thousands of years before heat styling 🤔

@leticiadennis1812

Жыл бұрын

That's what I was thinking.... there was no electricity, no blow dryers, with is she talking about?!?!?!

@denisehenry3427

Жыл бұрын

That's my point. There was a time when all blacks had was Vaseline, olive oil, any soap you bath with as shampoo. Now it cost a arm and a leg for products that "snake oil ". The problem is only black buy into this BS . Compare black hair products prices with white hair products, then decide who's being PLAYED. 🖤

@ladyneal8145

Жыл бұрын

I have locs and my hair is long and super thick. Air drying COULD cause some mold if not careful but that is because of the tangles and air not flowing as easily but never have I heard that about loose natural hair having that problem. She wants to pressure people into extra services and costly blow outs!

@DeeDeeKarol

Жыл бұрын

Exactly, these natural hair Nazis are out of control 🤦🏽‍♀️

@anniet494

Жыл бұрын

I agree but that doesn't mean anything, they also didn't use toothpaste

I’m a master licensed hairstylist of over 20 years. Air drying your hair is perfectly safe and less damaging. Your hair can only get molded if you allow it to sit wet underneath a sew in or with added braids 🤦🏽‍♀️

@sewgeekdesigns9113

Жыл бұрын

It’s air lol 😂I’m like wait those methods involve heat lol

@Calihon88

Жыл бұрын

Like… what tools were our ancestors using? Definitely not heat 🤣

@hapichampagne5916

Жыл бұрын

I have an issues with with because I pull my hair in a pony wet. Because it’s so unmanageable 😪 please help!

@kieralovesjaredleto

Жыл бұрын

@@hapichampagne5916 I do that too but I noticed it never dries so I’ll tie a du-rag and blow dry it that way. Especially for my slick backs 🤣🤣

@mikaelalove5055

Жыл бұрын

@@hapichampagne5916 put your products in it, brush it like you’re about to put it in a pony tail but then don’t… let it dry more then finish while it’s still a little damn and flexible but is going to dry fully when it’s up and you won’t have that problem

Thank you for addressing this. My natural hair has suffered irreparable damage from misinformation spread by stylists like this. ❤

Thank you! How did our people dry their hair before these blow dryers? I have never had any problems with my hair drying naturally.

My granny always told me. Don't let everyone touch your hair. Not all hands are growing hands. I always let my hair natural dry..

@sparkles1260

Жыл бұрын

My mum used to say the same thing too and she was absolutely right!

@sherriemyles2776

Жыл бұрын

@@sparkles1260 Yup, I'm extremely picky on who I let touch my hair.

@RoseMalaneigh

Жыл бұрын

EXACTLY!!! 🙌👑👏

@locs_4life900

Жыл бұрын

Grandma's knew the assignment ❤❤❤

@rileyy1814

Жыл бұрын

This 💯🙋🏼‍♀️

In 17 years I’ve only blow dried my hair twice. My hair is now hip length and very well fed. I stand with you sir.

@khalilahbutler4344

Жыл бұрын

How do you trim your hair ? My hair is fine texture that it seems to not like the heat but I love my press outs . I am now embarking on going heat free to heal the damage . My hair is in a short bob . Any suggestions appreciated. 😊

@reneewright1019

Жыл бұрын

THIS!!!

@prioleau2012

Жыл бұрын

What you put in your hair

@akinyiokeyo4618

Жыл бұрын

I want to believe that genes have also played a great role...not all attain the luscious hair

@brendarewan7441

10 ай бұрын

What is your hair care routine? More than not blow drying.

Thank you for speaking up. I can say that my hair had been thriving since I stop using relaxers and have started use Ayurvedic herbs in my hair regimen. Thank you for educating us all!!!❤

Thank you sooooo much for correcting what she said. When I first saw this, I was like, "Omgosh 😢, whattt?!!!" Then, I thought, "wait a minute, I've been air drying my natural hair for 6 years and never had the issues she stated."

"When we're relaxed, they're relaxed. But when we're nappy, they're not happy." Paul Mooney

@hopehendrick869

Жыл бұрын

I was asked by KZread to give feedback on your comment. 🤷🏻

@brownin329

Жыл бұрын

Word ✊🏽

@briceh1001

Жыл бұрын

@@hopehendrick869 hugh? KZread really asked you that fr? 😂

@AlmondJoie

Жыл бұрын

@@hopehendrick869 Really? Wow, I get the same type of request from KZread for other vids as well. Don't know why, but anyway, my quote was from the hilarious late comic, Paul Mooney, during one of his many stand-up routines. I hollered!😂😂. But there was a lot of deep truth in his statement, especially considering that many Black women and children were forced to wear rags to cover their hair since it was deemed unpleasant and unattractive by the enslavers. Nevertheless, Black people still have the most versatile hair on the planet.💯

@AlmondJoie

Жыл бұрын

@@briceh1001 Right? KZread probably didn't get it.😂 And asked a friend for help.😂😂😂

Air drying DOES NOT damage your hair. The constant manipulation DOES! This includes improper detangling, "protective" styles, ponytails, use of rubber bands, etc. Tools like diffusers are used to reduce frizz, allowing your hair to dry in clumps, but aren't necessary. Mold/mildew occur when a person bounds their WET hair in a ponytail for weeks without removal. As always, do what's best for you! 🧡

@angiesworld8038

Жыл бұрын

You wear a ponytail in a bun with your own hair but you shouldn't try to brush the hair straight because it's curly hair and it's not going to be straight. Wearing a ponytail is fine just as long as you let the hair do what it naturally does on its own.

@Ididntwantthishandle

Жыл бұрын

DING

@NanaNaima1

Жыл бұрын

​@@angiesworld8038 she said wearing a ponytail wet might be the excuse for the "mildew" build up

@angiesworld8038

Жыл бұрын

@@NanaNaima1 That's not exactly true.

@constancew2790

Жыл бұрын

To be honest, the term “protective” hairstyles with artificial extensions, excessive heat, and chemical treatments is contradictory

Some people don't realize that you can develop a yeast infection on the scalp from constantly sleeping with wet hair. People who do this tend to have flakes/ dandruff, but it's the yeast infection. There's an easy fix: if you want to keep going to sleep with it wet, you can purchase or get prescribed Ketoconazole shampoo. Never go to bed without allowing the roots of the hair to at least become damp not wet.

Thanks brother . I soak my natural hair just so I can sit in the sun and allow it to sun dry, our hair grows towards the sun in a type of photosynthesis.

As a 4c girl with waist length hair (who only gets a silk press once a year if I feel like it) for the last seven years I have been fully natural my hair has air dried on 9 chunky twist with leave in conditioner and jojoba oil and I have NEVER had a problem.

@daughterofchrist550

Жыл бұрын

Right!!! When i didnt blow dry my hair and i let it air dry, it GREW. Heat was damaging to my hair. I have 4c natural hair.

@sherelljasper8837

Жыл бұрын

4C, Waist length? I love it. I want that.

@tiffanydegoya

Жыл бұрын

Same, I don’t have waist length hair but it’s past my shoulders and I do the same thing after every hair wash and I have never had a problem and I’ve been natural since 2015

@creamycazz1

Жыл бұрын

YESSSS SIS!!! Better work with your waist length 4c!! I swear ladies if you want long hair, it’s all in air drying/keeping heat to a minimum, washing consistently, the chunky twists, leave-in conditioner is the gamechanger & key to retaining length, and oil to prevent your ends from snapping off! My hair is down my back after getting a big chop 5 1/2 yrs ago.. & I’ve only started this routine like 2 years ago! Mad I didn’t start sooner.. my hair would’ve been waist length by now too! 😆

@kaylean39

Жыл бұрын

@@creamycazz1 thank you for this!

“Letting your hair air dry everyday…” sis no black woman is washing their hair everyday. As for the dry rotting 😂😂 I guess all of the natural girlies w/ the bouncy, voluminous dry over night twist/braids out have dry rotting hair. If that’s the case then I want that 😂.

@thegayestgoth

Жыл бұрын

I’m a Black man and I wash my hair everyday because I’m a swimmer when timing is right. I blot/press down on my hair (never rub) until most of the water is gone/stops dripping and put in organic cold expeller pressed unrefined coconut oil (always purchase in a glass jar, never plastic), and I let it air dry after I twist, not braid it, in the direction of my curl pattern, making sure to focus on the ends since that’s where the most dryness/breakage occurs. I started doing this in college after I decided I wanted to swim for the Olympics and learned how to take care of my 4C hair after I decided to stop perming/bleaching it two years prior because it all fell out at a play while my white girlfriend’s hair did nothing. And to keep the length, I’d just cut off the thinner parts (the ends) of my twists. In the beginning, Before I started using organic cold expeller pressed unrefined coconut oil from a glass jar, I was using Trader Joe’s pure jojoba oil (pronounced hoe-how-bah) because jojoba oil has similar molecular and chemical properties as sebum, the oil that is naturally excreted out of our scalp. It’s light and smells WONDERFUL.❤ But I don’t know much about combining jojoba and coconut oil. Do your research before combining the two-they MAY cancel each other out.😕

@witnessforjesus6492

Жыл бұрын

​@@thegayestgoth where do you get the coconut oil in a glass container from??

@shanelbryant5638

Жыл бұрын

I used to do a wash and go daily (Dickey method) and let it air dry. When I say my hair was SOFT??? I low key miss it but ya girl only has time once a week now

@uncoverthetruth8365

Жыл бұрын

Dry rotting ain’t even no hair term 😂😂😂that’s for trees ain’t it ???

@StarchWithPlants

Жыл бұрын

I wash my hair daily because I have germ issues. People tell me it’s bad for years but my hair is fine. I blow dry it daily as well. I wish I didn’t have to but I can’t sleep unless it feels clean on the sheets.

I partly agree with her only because thinner curly hair like mine seems To shed something horrible when I let it air dry in comparison to blow dry.,

@AfrikanHairGod

5 ай бұрын

How do you air dry it?

I think what she meant to say was letting 4c hair air dry while it’s all over the head and not in a protective style will cause damage. Which is true because 4c hair easily tangles so it needs to go in plaits or twist if you plan on air drying after a wash.

As a natural hair stylist .. I PREFER to blowdry my OWN hair..mainly bc it's easier to deal with after washing. But no ma'am, you do not have to blow dry your hair. It can definitely cause heat damage. I don't blow dry most of my clients. I hate to see people spread misinformation bc of their own personal preference

@friedchicken892

Жыл бұрын

whats your thoughts on diffusers?

@islandluvr

Жыл бұрын

Ummm heat is damaging to any type of hair!!!

@angrycannibal6625

Жыл бұрын

Dry rotting of the hair? 😂😂😂😂😂

@centraltime3680

Жыл бұрын

​@@islandluvrwho said if wasn't

@naptuallylexi1536

Жыл бұрын

@@islandluvr duh who said it wasn’t?

Been letting my hair air dry for YEARS. NO PROBLEMS WHATSOEVER.

@amymhchan1584

Жыл бұрын

Yep. And no heat damage

@zoelluna

Жыл бұрын

Same

@SheTwice

Жыл бұрын

Same here, sis

@1mochadelightable

Жыл бұрын

same here & now I have locs, I let those air dry too😂 never had any issues🤷🏽‍♀️.

I’m glad someone said it. Because these girls that jump from chair to chair, swear by these wannabe hair stylists on KZread.

Agreed. Im confused about the mold comment. How does hair get mold from being wet for a few hours. Mold develops from moisture over super long periods of time.

SIR THANK YOU FOR SAYING THIS! I've been natural for 30+ years and the stuff I have heard from so-called professional stylist is mind-blowing, gaslighting and money grubbing 💯💯💯💯

@AfrikanHairGod

11 ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

@zipporahmack-rf9hl

7 ай бұрын

Money scam exactly😂😂😂

Heat destroys. The more heat you subject your hair to, the worse you damage it. I quit blow-drying it about 50 years ago, and I've never had any problems like she described. I'm 70, and I have silver hair to my waist. It's strong and healthy.

@boniqua99

10 ай бұрын

Yes, same with me. 70 years never had a problem with air drying.

@shimmershine6902

9 ай бұрын

I’m 21 and blow drying my hair makes it dry and crunchy! I like having it air dry so it can be a little damp for my leave in conditioner. People need to stop making things confusing

Blowing it dry with heat dries the hair out. Low heat is less damaging. Yes. These are people who want you to pay money for them to do your hair. So sad. He is right about gaslighting people. Wow people are so sneaky.

I absolutely love him. Let's protect him at all costs. Not only is he lovely to look at , but he's smart, articulate, and not subscribing to her b.s. I could go on and on.. But in a nutshell, I love him !

As a dread head I take offense as well because I literally let my hair air dry all the time and it constantly grows and thickens 💁🏾‍♂️

@ELZZEYE

Жыл бұрын

💯

@laflieriarobinson9504

Жыл бұрын

Right! 💁🏾‍♀️.

@ivysenim8222

Жыл бұрын

Same! I let it dry throughout the day- I have 0 problems with my hair air drying and my locs are thicc asf

@missb9103

Жыл бұрын

Same here.

@chontecolvin8387

Жыл бұрын

100, Real talk, true stories!! I love air drying I think is very healthy for our hair

This reminds me of the stylists who call heat damaged hair “heat trained.”

@-Epiphany

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣say what now??

@twill1007

Жыл бұрын

EXACTLY ! I been called bull$hit on that

@sfr2107

Жыл бұрын

Lol i mean isn't that essentially what it is? Some ppl want that consistency for whatever styles they're attached to ig but for those who care about hair health it's not for us.

@_me.Kanika

Жыл бұрын

Heat trained is a thing😅 it could lead to damage if not done correctly. Heat trained hair should will take less heat to straighten and still return to its curly state with no issues

@askaloctician

Жыл бұрын

@@_me.Kanika Then it’s not heat trained.

👏🏾🔥🔥🔥 thank you for saying that because they’re real pressed about losing business to natural hair instead of evolving with the community

THANK YOU!! These stylists are getting on my last nerve 🙄

She didn’t learn that in school. Folks outchea telling Duck tales. I don’t even believe she had a client who said all of that either.

@thrivingabundantlytarot187

Жыл бұрын

lol @ duck tales

@Saltykits

Жыл бұрын

Not duck tales 😂😂😂 💀 🪦

@4u2cre8

Жыл бұрын

Duck Tales, oo-OOO-oo 😂 😂 😂

@lenoralewis7005

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@kuwnaomimarie

Жыл бұрын

Facts she went to a unaccredited beauty school 🤣🤣 teaching her madness

It looks like her client was keeping it tied up when letting it dry, which caused the mold and mildew in the hair. I used to wet my hair everyday and put it into a high ponytail. After a while I noticed that my hair did have an odor because it never actually dried from day to day. In the inside of that ponytail the moisture was becoming moldy. I believe this is what she's referring to. 🤷🏾‍♀️

@queenrahmaniledux2758

Жыл бұрын

Right! She made a broad incorrect statement. Just dumb!

@TheJCMlove

Жыл бұрын

I get where she is coming from. When I wash my hair and then plait or twist to lock in the moisture, if I then further put those wet/damp twists in a tight bun- then I experience exactly what she she's talking about- especially if its been nearly 2 days since you've washed your hair and it's still damp- that means there is no air circulation between strands. This is not true for air drying in looser twist etc. Her statement is not entirely wrong but its maybe not true for everyone. There is a wrong way to airdry and a wrong way to blowdry, know what works for your hair.

@queenofpunt

Жыл бұрын

​@@TheJCMlove exactly

@chronic_payne5669

Жыл бұрын

Air drying is leaving hair loose to dry naturally, not pulling it back into a ponytail or up in a bun, that’s styling, not drying. Of course you’re going have issues pulling wet hair up and never letting it get throughly dry. She’s saying if you don’t use heat to completely dry your hair after every wash, it’s going to dry rot and that’s just not true

@Liz-ic6jb

Жыл бұрын

No that is not what she said or ment. Because no one air dries with the hair in a ponytail. That is not what air dry is.

This actually happens when you wet your hair everyday and don’t allow it to dry properly. I had the same problem when I first went back natural because I would wet my hair everyday and tie it into a low pony almost immediately after. So the hair in the middle would never dry properly and would always become brittle and break very easily. It’s like when you throw too much water into a plant over a period and the roots start to rot.

@AfrikanHairGod

3 ай бұрын

There's no such thing as dry rotting of hair though

@nicolemonroe7836

2 ай бұрын

Same thing happened to me

@deannalove9073

2 ай бұрын

​@@AfrikanHairGod 🤣🤣

@Marissab8538

Ай бұрын

@AfrikanHairGod I'm not saying it's called hair rot. What I am saying is something similar happened to me and I explained what happened

She is 10000% correct air drying 4c hair can leave smell and dry rot/mildew hair! She is right.

@AfrikanHairGod

3 ай бұрын

I do it everyday for a living with no issue... Just look at my work on my page and you can see it in action

@nonya6522

3 ай бұрын

You dont have hair​@@AfrikanHairGod

For smooth hair textures, leaving the hair in a wet state and going to bed with it wet is bad because the cortex expands. Also when your hair is wet, it’s 50% more stretched. However for our natural sisters, our hair lacks moisture, wet styling is actually good for our hair. With that being said. The hair MUST be moisturized and sealed then detangled and platted first.

@AfrikanHairGod

Жыл бұрын

Context is everything

@tiffanybarnes3831

Жыл бұрын

That part 😊 I had to learn that myself after going natural my cousin would always tell me combing hair while wet will break your hair I'm like no ma'am my hair loves water😂

@dremewhite5209

Жыл бұрын

that's where I messed up. I would moisturize my locs, slap on my bonnet, and go to bed without giving it time to dry and eventually got dread rot. now I make sure to give my hair time to dry!

@msredbone74

Жыл бұрын

Exactly!

@RegisteredNurseL.A.

Жыл бұрын

I need some tips and tricks. If I don’t heat style my hair, it is a frizzy mess and it feels super dry. I use Kerastase, Argan oil, heat protectants, gloss and unless I heat dry it I look like I’m on me*h

People have air dried hair for yearssssssss and there hair is gorgeous AF . She need to get her license taken.

@teaquattlebaum8061

Жыл бұрын

She have no license.

@AbsFabbs

Жыл бұрын

Facts. I always wrap my hair and dry over night. Even when I do a silk press I let my hair air dry first. Never heard of this dry rot mess in my 40 years hair hits my bra strap. She is tripping.

@schoolwerk3744

Жыл бұрын

Exactly. If her client’s been air drying like she says, then I’m sold! Because her hair looks very healthy. That little tuft of hair she held up just looked like shed hair to me🤷🏾‍♀️

Thank you for this clarifying video… natural hair care is so important

I don't think she's entirely wrong. Personally my hair feels drier and more prone to split ends if i don't use some heat to dry it.

AS A HAIRSTYLIST IN GENERAL…..It does not matter what we do! Everything is damaging to the hair! Even sun light is damaging! Protective styles are damaging, heat is damaging, if you overload your body on vitamins that can be damaging! Everybody should just do what works for them and their hair! It’s no right answer to healthy hair especially African American hair!

@meatiethatsme2471

Жыл бұрын

The best response that I've read this far!

@TheRita200

Жыл бұрын

By living u're approaching death year after year, but there are things that u can do while u're alive that will kill you faster Putting all these things at the same damage level is ignorant. Especially as there are numerous scientific evidence on what causes MORE damage universally to everyone

@tiffanyminnis1628

Жыл бұрын

Tell me about it! I have sister locks and my retwist hurt and I'm continously losing hair on my edges 😮

@shamarlewis6918

Жыл бұрын

i was looking for this comment as a licensed stylist myself

@riochime386

Жыл бұрын

Boom!! Thank you!

I've been a cosmetologist for 16yrs, I totally agree with you sir! As long as your hair is properly moisturized you will be just fine ladies!!!

I have super loose, almost wavy, curls and my hair is thick and fine in texture. If I try to blow dry I have no curl, I've never diffused my hair because I don't leave myself enough time to do it. I love it when my hair is air dried, especially after using a T-shirt on it to absorb the excess water. I wish my hair had tighter curls so that they would still be there if I have to brush my hair.

Great that you came back with more. Thank you! I agree with you on both the video and this statement. As a Hair Extensions Company Owner who owned a Salon as well, I have been of the belief that natural drying of my hair especially during warmer seasons is best. As a tennis player I always would shampoo and head out to the courts daily with my hair wet as the Houston heat would dry it in under 30 min flat! Of course playing with a cap on in that same Houston heat would cause my roots to be wet although my hair was not drenched like so many other girls. I have very healthy hair and never suffered any damage from my practice of natural drying. I did have to be careful to add conditioner to the ponytail and especially my ends as they were always exposed to the hot sun which would fry it if unprotected! I noticed sometimes my clients with very thick natural hair would be the ones with the moldy smell but never a “dry rotting”. We did take extra caution and provided education for those very thick hair clients who chose braiding and didn’t want their hair heat dried.

She's trying to get more naturals to come back to the salon--her salon--so she can get that 💰 Narada, thank you, thank you, thank you for dismissing this mess! ❤

@MissJ74

Жыл бұрын

Exactly 💯💯

She just wants to up charge all her clients.

@traceywilliams6973

10 ай бұрын

Was thanking the same thing.

@serwaahampaafubrakatu1

10 ай бұрын

Right!

@Mztronnie1975

10 ай бұрын

Absolutely

@livelovely4681

10 ай бұрын

Well, she has to blow dry to do the style.... Can't exactly wait for it to air dry after washing 😂

@lifesgoodeveryone5407

10 ай бұрын

So I'm guessing you don't believe that you're being upcharge for everything that you're purchasing that's just the way of business every business have a tactic

There’s two types of damage natural hair can incur - mechanical damage from combing and tangling hair in its weakest state (when wet) or heat damage, the over use of heat tools. Looks like keeping hair stretched, using some heat and detangling hair dry or with some oil can help keep natural hair flourishing. I’ve been learning a lot from Cyn Doll

I’m going to agree with her in this case because I do have customers that air dry here incorrectly so as a professional in the business for natural here, I am going to say thumbs up to her because when you have a client and they incorrectly drive there here it does have an impact to what’s going on on the scout and some of the customers. I have to give them an extra treatment because there is mold and mildew sent coming from the Scout because they don’t properly air dry so I think what she’s trying to basically say is that it needs to be properlyventilations in the area that your air dry in your hair or just walk outside for couple hours in the sun and it will dry

Air drying is the healthiest way to dry kinky hair

My hair takes a very long time to dry especially if I apply product. If you are wetting and applying product to your hair it can cause molding if not dried properly, so she's not wrong. It just depends on the client. Its like drying your clothes in a dryer vs letting them hang dry outside. Blow dryer heat is not the same as direct heat from a flat iron.

@AfrikanHairGod

6 ай бұрын

Please refer to the pinned comment...

“Dry rotting”? Never heard that used in correlation to hair 😮

As a black woman who has long and healthy hair to my lower back, air drying is great for your hair. You have to verify people and their talent before letting them do beauty care on you!

@Jenniferafful

Жыл бұрын

How did you do it

@ThePonyaS

Жыл бұрын

As a black woman who has hair past my butt and is healthy. I agree 💯💯🎯🫶🏾

Natural hair isn’t as complicated as we make it, many people are just inconsistent and don’t accept their hair texture for what it is. All these slick backs, braids and different hair styles every week are not for everyone, especially if your hair is already dry and unhealthy

@thestreetdisciple3955

Жыл бұрын

Yes that's what I primarily believe "what you throw comes back to you, star" Lauryn hill

@eenchantress5113

Жыл бұрын

Exactly

I only air dry my hair and its grown by leaps and bounds. The only time I use heat is with a heating cap for deep conditioner. Period. Thank you. for giving solid information.

I agree. What did women do before blow dryers were invented??? Natural air drying does not cause DAMAGE.

Stylists like her are the reason I stopped going. Leaving perms in my hair too long and over processing it. Lying about the condition and texture of my hair. Charging exorbitant prices. Honestly, I would probably still be on that creamy crack if the stylists I frequented practiced healthy hair care. Now, the customers have spoken and it's affecting those pockets. Change your ways!!!

@JayStallworth

7 ай бұрын

Im glad you’re off that stuff girl! I am no longer dependent on it either. 😂

@jeswazwadi7049

5 ай бұрын

I stopped using hair relaxers b4 2020 around 2017 & my hair has grown to my back ,it feels so thick ,full & healthy ,proud African with 4c haRR

@tabithaleslie9823

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I stopped around 2011. The main reason I stopped was because of over-processing which left my hair dry and brittle. I'm glad I made that decision, especially now that I'm hearing about a link between relaxers and fibroids. I love healthy hair regardless of the length. Thanks to KZread videos, I learned many ways of styling it. In the past, I dreaded the heat and humidity of summer but now I've realized that natural hair is extremely versatile. You mentioned that you are African, what country?@@jeswazwadi7049

@mylillilu

5 ай бұрын

Go to a curly hair stylist that specializes in natural hair and is educated on it. My stylist, a black woman went to school and was actually taught how to care for curly hair. Unfortunately it's still new, but people are starting to learn. I think you have to get younger people tbh. Older people most of time do curly/coily hair the old ways

@maxinepeagler6993

5 ай бұрын

Well said!🎉

I'm a licensed cosmetologist and definitely air drying your hair is the most natural and low-impact healthiest way to dry hair. And if you want it straighten after it dries then just stretch the hair out so that it air dries stretch. This will decrease how much heat a person has to put on their hair using a blow dryer and flat iron

@ForeverBlooming-05

Жыл бұрын

Yes! 💯

@midnyghtryder.

Жыл бұрын

How do you properly stretch the hair out as it dries? My hair takes forever to dry and putting it in twists just locks the moisture in.

@michelleb.1013

Жыл бұрын

@@midnyghtryder.ou can do two cornrows if you’re feeling lazy after a busy day or do large box braids. Heatless hair stretching helps retain length and moisture and reduces shedding

@kddays7520

Жыл бұрын

Right. I’m a “straight natural”. I always air dry my hair stretched then blow dry. My hair is longer than it’s ever been. But it’s definitely heat damaged still.

@JesusisKing1285

Жыл бұрын

​@@midnyghtryder. Do a few big braids. When you hair is about 80% dry, take the braids down. And let your all your hair finish air drying or use the blow dryer on low heat to finish drying. (Licensed Cosmetologist)

I decided to start air drying my hair and my hair flourishing.. my hair talks to me and it was telling me to stay natural more often .. adding consistent heat was changing my hair pattern and attributing to my hair loss

Air drying can be damaging but so can blow dryers. You're supposed to dry with a soft towel or cotton t shirt so it wont frizz up your hair or dry it. Everyone's hair is different though so it varies but this is the method I've been using.

I wish there were more channels promoting natural hair awareness and hair care. Women with beautiful natural hair are stunning. Anyone who is taught proper hair care practices and maintenance can enjoy beautiful hair.

@AfrikanHairGod

10 ай бұрын

I totally agree!

@mybizness247

7 ай бұрын

I def need to be taught because I struggle and I'm not sure which curl pattern I have. I feel like I can't be great with any style because it's fine and breaks easily.

@jaim6463

7 ай бұрын

More? Do you look for them? It's thousands

@Anonyme67

5 ай бұрын

I am enjoying my natural hair especially wash days!!!

@Sparkle-ey7iw

4 ай бұрын

I’m so confused I want to start wearing wash n go and twist outs but there’s a lady on KZread showing tons of clients with inches upon inches of mechanical damage from wearing twist outs and wash no gos for years. I want to minimize the amount of heat on my hair

Who's wearing their hair wet every day? 😒

@ariamason9324

Жыл бұрын

wash n go...spritzing

@AfrikanHairGod

Жыл бұрын

Spritzing doesn't saturate the hair enough to create an wet enough environment to contribute to any damage of the hair and scalp. Your hair would need to be drenched and wet for most of the day for this to occur

@ariamason9324

Жыл бұрын

@@AfrikanHairGod ok thx

@koyance

Жыл бұрын

I wear my afro wet most days. It's normally drys in a few hours depending on how it's styled.

@itzjess88

Жыл бұрын

Exactly. I'm like what black woman is washing their hair every single day to need to air dry every day? Spritzing water is completely different than saturating the hair every day. Meanwhile she's saying this while ruining this ladies curl pattern.

The first patent for a blow dryer was in 1911. I would assume that up until then everyone let their hair dry naturally. I’ve even heard that the heat from the blow dryer is more damaging to the hair than air drying.

I never heard that in my life😂 thanks for clearing that up.

Exactly! Most " stylists " don't know a damn thing about Natural hair anyway. All they want to do is use those hot azz flat irons or make you a bald eagle by installing a weave/wig

@schoolwerk3744

Жыл бұрын

Not a bald eagle 😂

@Abundantly-Blessed

Жыл бұрын

Once a beautician told me if you don’t get a relaxer I’m not doing your hair no more so I gave her what she wanted & stopped going to her.

@KnowYourChi

Жыл бұрын

​@@Abundantly-Blessed 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 the audacity of that hairdresser!

@chocolateradiance7216

Жыл бұрын

They really don't and these are black stylist too with black hair smdh

@Abundantly-Blessed

Жыл бұрын

@@KnowYourChi She was frustrated and felt my hair was too much work

I always air dry, and my curls are POPPIN, and my hair is healthier .#teamNatural

@Ki.Lashay

Жыл бұрын

Yup same. I’ve only ever air dried unless I’m getting a silk press

@sherelljasper8837

Жыл бұрын

Heat can alter your pretty curly pattern.

Thank you for setting the record straight. There is ALOT of miss info about hair on KZread. It got to the point where I research the hair tips given by these influencer. Therefore I’m not miss guided

And this is why i haven't let a hair stylist touch my hair in 14 years.... just making stuff up

I stop blowing drying because I noticed I was damaging my hair 🤦🏾‍♀️ the twist out works for me and I’m sticking to it

I've been letting my hair air dry since I was a teenager (except when it was relaxed) and let me tell you guys, I have always had a full head of healthy hair. Do what works for your hair.

Thank you SO MUCH 4 correcting her

If you have super thick long hair the mildew thing is legit. My daughter can’t let her natural hair airdry without sectioning it. If she pulls it into a ponytail to air dry it most certainly does smell like stagnant water and mildew.

The funny thing about this is, although we talk about “ no heat, no heat. My hair would always break as a Natural, and yes I would air dry. I was in a rush one day and decided to blow dry my hair so I can get to my destination. I noticed the hair looked different ( unexplainable better/ healthy looking) so I started blow drying on a medium setting for my weekly wash. Needless to say, it helped my hair stop breaking. I can’t explain it. I just know when I saw this my mouth flew open. Lol Moral of the story. What works for one individual may not be ideal for the next. Do what works for you. I’ve lost a lot of hair following these natural hair gurus 🙃

@katrinamichee7119

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Same thing happened to me. There’s no one size fits all for hair. We have to do what works for us.

@josetteskinner4200

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@@katrinamichee7119 that part.

I had heat damage from my first ever silk press after doing the big chop and air drying for 3 years. My hair was down the middle of my back after the silk press and my beautiful curls were fried. That was 5 years ago and I will not let anyone get in my head with high heat. I wish my natural hair looked like that with a diffuser or low heat. It is hard to believe this was low heat used on this young lady hair.

@khalilahbutler4344

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Omg that’s the same thing that happened to my daughter & now she’s afraid of heat .

@tyiingram9878

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Wow. So she just sans the heat protectant ?

Honestly, what she said is true to a degree. It depends on how wet your hair is and how often you do that. Thats because depending on your moisture and protien balance combined with how you handle your wet hair, and the products you use, your hair can cause a lot of frustration. You have to have experience and balance. I you decide on pressing your hair for easy maintenance and to preserve length, hair health or just cause its your choice of style, you want to wash your hair with a good shampoo and conditioner, for me that is a shampoo without silicone so the moisturizer from the conditioner will absorb, but its your choice. Then i use a sulfate free conditioner with or without silicone but free of glycol for the shampoo and conditioner unless you are wearing your hair natural cause glycol will ruin your press due to the drawing of water back into the hair leading to quick frizz. Glycol is for people who wear their hair natural but live in dry climates. Then i would use a good leave in conditioner preferably with silicone to trap the moisture from the conditioner in your hair to maximize results and prevent dryness, and more. Then i would use a heat protector and maybe something with humidity protector. You can follow the same steps with natural hair. If you straighten your hair. Try to only put heat on ot once a week. If you need to touch it up, then use a low geat tgat your hair will respond too. Dont forget to wrap your pressed hair at night. Natural hair you have more leniency.

“Dry rotting” is a new one, ridiculous and everything that woman said was false.