5 Things I'd Never Do To My Hair Again...

Summary

In this video, the creator reflects on their hair care journey, highlighting significant changes and learnings. They discuss overcoming hair damage from over-bleaching, becoming a certified trichologist, and discovering healthier hair coloring techniques. The creator also shares their updated hair care routine, emphasizing the importance of frequent scalp washing, embracing sulfate-based shampoos, and using oils over pre-shampoo masks. They debunk the myth of 'hair training' and encourage viewers to find personalized hair care solutions.

Takeaways

• 🚫 The video creator experienced hair loss and breakage in college, initially mistaking it for a hair loss condition rather than damage from overprocessing.
• 🔬 After realizing the importance of hair strand health, the creator began focusing on hair care, marking the first evolution in their hair journey.
• 🧪 The creator's hair was overprocessed with bleach due to a stylist's improper technique, leading to significant damage.
• 📚 Becoming a certified trichologist and learning about hair science marked the second major evolution in the creator's hair care routine.
• 💇‍♀️ The creator changed their hair coloring method, moving from full-head bleach to a high-lift tint and colored gloss to reduce damage.
• 🚿 They now wash their hair more frequently, up to three times a week, to maintain a healthy scalp and promote hair growth.
• 💧 Contrary to previous beliefs, the creator no longer fears using deep-cleaning shampoos, including those with sulfates, for effective cleansing.
• 🛑 The creator debunks the myth of 'hair training' and emphasizes the importance of frequent scalp washing for optimal hair health.
• 🚫 They no longer nitpick ingredients in hair care products, understanding that a holistic approach to product formulation is more beneficial.
• 🛁 The creator stopped applying hair masks before washing and instead uses oil treatments, finding them more effective and enjoyable.

Q & A

What was the first sign of hair loss the speaker experienced?

The first sign of hair loss the speaker experienced was a loss of density or hair thickness due to breakage during college.

Why did the speaker initially think her hair was falling out?

The speaker initially thought her hair was falling out from the root because she didn't realize that the loss of density was due to breakage.

What significant change in hair care did the speaker make after realizing the importance of hair strand health?

After realizing the importance of hair strand health, the speaker stopped overprocessing her hair with bleach and focused on improving her hair's health.

What professional certification did the speaker obtain related to hair care?

The speaker became a certified trichologist, which is a professional certification related to hair care.

How did the speaker's stylist contribute to the damage of her hair?

The speaker's stylist contributed to the damage by repeatedly applying bleach on top of bleach without being careful enough, leading to overprocessing.

What is the difference between a high lift tint and bleach according to the speaker?

A high lift tint does not lighten hair to the extent that bleach does, and it won't turn hair white as easily as bleach. However, it requires lighter natural hair to lift from.

Why did the speaker change her hair washing frequency?

The speaker changed her hair washing frequency to more than once a week because she learned about the importance of maintaining a healthy scalp for optimal hair growth.

What is the speaker's stance on hair training?

The speaker believes that hair training is a myth and not a scientifically proven method for promoting healthy hair growth.

Why did the speaker stop being afraid of using deep cleaning shampoos?

The speaker stopped being afraid of using deep cleaning shampoos because she learned that effective cleansing does not automatically mean a shampoo is stripping or damaging, and it can actually lead to a cleaner scalp and healthier hair.

How has the speaker's approach to reading ingredients in hair care products changed over time?

The speaker used to nitpick ingredients to avoid certain ones, but she now understands that there are no ingredients that need to be actively avoided in hair care products, and she trusts the formulation expertise of cosmetic chemists.

Why did the speaker stop using hair masks before washing her hair?

The speaker stopped using hair masks before washing her hair because she found that using an oil treatment, like the OGX hair oil, provided better results and felt more comfortable on her hair than a thick, creamy mask.