Hair Shedding & Breakage

[Ramzixox]

Hey hun,

okay so i have a question,before my hair was shedding like crazyyyy but thankfully it was begining to return to its orignal thickness. just a few ago i had a lot of build up from all the leave in treatments so i decided to go to the salon to get a clarifyinh treatment. after that my hair has been falling alott again..idk what to do? im thinkin it needs protein againnn.. cuz i did what you did and thats what it needed so i gave it that and it helped alotttttt. should i do the same?

[777VIBRANT]

Thanks for your advice on the garlic shampoo

[sunset4218]

I went natural over a year ago so I had my daughter to apply a perm to my hair. I could not believe how thin my hair has become. Im in my early 50 My hair is so weak now every time I comb my hair it is falling out so much and I just noticed that I have a great deal of breakage in the top of my head. it is so bad it is almost bald. I want to just cut it all off GRRRRR!!!. What can do???/

[bizziebodie1996]

VERY HELPFUL!!!! Thank you.

[TriceyG]

@pipitail This is a 1b which is off black. Thank you

[JarodFowlerbo]

Thank you sooooo much for the tips! you have save d my hair lol!, im actually white and used African American relaxer , it worked so well because i have very coarse , ethnic texture hair and am so tired of flat ironing :/,i have been using protein shampoo and moisture equalizer everything is amazing! Love the hair By the way :) You are Gorgeous :), God bless.

[kittygirl618]

Thanx Tricey, I started using the Hawaiian Silky (dry) Moisturizing Spray daily and my hair stop breaking. I got one request. Can you tell me if Aphogee Hair Vitamins works? Thanx again and step over the haters!

[sassff]

this women is sort of a copy cat, she got some of her ideas from another women name salon cabelo

[TriceyG]

@sassff Copy cat??? We are stating facts. so before you go calling somebody a copycat, check the dates the vid was uploaded boo boo then get at me!.

[babylelee22]

@TriceyG ...ok boo boo let them know! it's facts not any secret ideas that someone made up duh...anyway thanks TriceyG for sharing :)

[et1978]

thank you so much for this vid. i didn't know the difference. great tips.

[OhYeahTheNightNurse]

Hi SIs, I'm trying to grow my hair, but I'm becoming discouraged. I did the protein treatment, the cowashing, the sealing of the ends daily, everything. Two weeks, no breakage. Decided to give my hair a rest for three days from cowashing with protective styling. I just touched my hair, and it started shedding and breaking like crazy. My hair is texlaxed. Maybe my hair can't take the state of being between curly, and straight. HELP

[TriceyG]

@OhYeahTheNightNurse Plz don't get discouraged!! Try doing a moisturizing deep condition. Your hair may have a protein overload. The two textures are a beast to deal with but like I said step up ur moisture especially between those to textures.

[poohbear7945]

well i use of were a ponytail a lot and it broke my hair on one side and it want grow back any tips

[TriceyG]

@poohbear7945 Let it rest for a while. Your scalp and hair may have been stressed becuz of the excessive ponytail use. Massage that area to get the blood circulating

[poohbear7945]

@TriceyG so how should i do my hair because i do have to go places thaxs

[Taffiegoodloe]

Good video! Question- I use a protein shampoo once a week, I want to try the co-wash method once a week for moisture. but I'm not sure what is a good conditioner to use weekly for my co-wash. What is a good kind to start with?

[TriceyG]

@Taffiegoodloe Since you already use a protein shampoo, I would use a good moisturizing conditioner like suave humectant. I'm really loving the Organiz shea butter conditioner from Walgreens

[play4Hisjoy]

If you have excessive shedding, please demand a blood test for thyroid disorders. I have recommended this to many friends who have experienced this issue as I have & some were diagnosed with a thyroid condition! Hair shedding & dryness are major symptoms of this disorder. Excessive shedding is not normal unless your hair & scalp are extremely damaged, or you have hormonal shifts( post pregnancy, menopause) & other reasons. Take the time & see your doc and get your thyroid checked!!

[TriceyG]

@play4Hisjoy Thank You for this!!!

[TheCommunicationclas]

Thank You for the great information and you are too funny...Thanks again

[songoli123]

this vid was actully very helpful & informational.

[Mariam6543210]

why do you talk so slow....its so annoying ....

[TriceyG]

@Mariam6543210 Guess what< ur comment is annoying me!! There is an X in the right hand corner. Click that and you won't have to hear me... mmmkay

[truvirgo828]

thanks so much u cleared up the breakage vs shedding qt 4 me

[sandroeleven]

@2:19 That ain't even her hair, she has pieces in.

[TriceyG]

@sandroeleven Listen here!! I neva said it was MY hair ok. I'm just stating facts and research iight!!

[sandroeleven]

@TriceyG I know. I know. You are beautiful anyway.

[2HootHoot]

WOW, this video was very very helpful, I took notes! thanks so much for going into detail about all the topics. :]

[varina56]

i use wild growth hair oil it seems to work but the first ingredient is olive oil! this is an awesome video by the way!!

[xxxWorthyOfLovexxx]

how can i moisterize my hair or wash my hair if i have a weave on

[shayeHunt88]

To the Dr. Miracle comment. I have heard so many bad things about that product. I tried it once myself and was very unsatisfied. My hair was left super hard and dry. It fell out. I let my hair dresser apply it for me. He has only helped my hair to grow so I know it wasn't him. I use African Pride and that works wonders on my hair.

[sicktkdchick]

lol yuup combing my hair too hard is me

[Bahira10]

Breakage is the devil. I like that.lol

[reggie02062]

Can you seal with Shea butter?

[4066jks]

oh wow i learned something new!!!! thanks girl!!!!

[PEB979]

what do you mean COLD WASH ? YOU MEAN WITH COLD WATER ?

[TriceyG]

@PEB979 It's Co-Wash which means to wash your hair with conditioner no shampoo to get that extra moisture into your hair.

[mispinkblac]

Thank you so much!!! I have been getting my hair pressed for about 3 years now and it now wants to start breaking in the front. It seem like Im catching it early but Im going to promptly run to sallys and get some coconut and olive oil and braid it up. Thanks again.

[mispinkblac]

Thank you so much!!! I have been getting my hair pressed for about 3 years now and it now wants to start breaking in the front. It seem like Im catching it early but Im going to promptly run to sallys and get some coconut and olive oil and braid it up. Thanks again.

[Lomns]

You are right. Breakage is the devil and its horrible. Everytime I notice a tiny little piece of hair that breaks off, I want to just scream

[DivaJacobs313]

thanks...  I'll use garlic essential oil in my shampoo...

[TriceyG]

I would recommend stepping up your deep conditioning alternating between moisture and protein. Since you are 4 months post, those two textures are fighting eachother so to keep them happy moisturize often and d.c

[tlogroove]

I've had braids out of my hair for 6 months and have been wearing wigs. I started wearing lace fronts and my edges both front and back were thinning. I switched to full wigs and my hair is shedding and breaking. Initially may hair was growing now it is shedding and breaking. I noticed excessive

dryness and am now using carrot oil to moisture. Do you think I should stop wearing wigs. Now my edges are having trouble growing back. I think it may be the stocking cap and friction from the wig.

[TriceyG]

I don't think you should stop wearing wigs but stop wearing them so often. Meaning when you get home from work or whereever take it off and let your hair breath a little. Stocking caps can and will cause breakage due to friction. so try to eliminate the length of time you wear ur wigs. Step up ur moisturizing and deep condition.

[septemberquietRain]

@TriceyG is it bad to comb your hair when it's dry, does that cause more breakage and what do i do about that

[Msterious]

wot if u pull the broken hair but it dont break, what does that mean?

[SSTEFFIGEE]

Very information. Love the moisture/Protien test.

[TriceyG]

thanx

[sisofthemoon65]

im using a gel right now but everyone is saying gel is bad but the gel im using has protien in it

is it healthy for me to keep using it?

[TriceyG]

Gel is drying to your hair. Dry hair plus a protein equals brittle breaking hair.

[LushingGirl35]

Great info!

[fallback0622]

would u recomend dr.miracle

[TriceyG]

I have never tried dr.miracle

[Quarterbizzy]

@TriceyG dr. miracle is a over the counter product I would not use it. Before u use any product on your do your homework and find out whats in the products so that u are feeding your hair well not killing it.

[babygurlfresh99]

My hair Just broke off on the side

What are some good products that can make it grow back....

Is brushing your gair better then combing??

And i wear head bands alot do them make your hair break off??

[EricaLMR]

Hey Tracy! My hair is falling out a lot in the shower and it breaks like elastic. My hair is really damaged b/c my salon overlapped on bleach so my hair was sooo damaged and thin. I had to cut 8 inches off...but my hair is still really damaged and thin at the ends. I don't know if I need protein or moisture. Seems like I need both. What can I do. My ends are also really dead looking. I'm going to cut my hair more, but will my thin hair every be thick again. What can I do to fix my hair?

[TriceyG]

I would do a protein treatment such as aphogee 2 step reconstructor and continue to follow up with Moisture. Your hair needs that balance since you bleached your hair. Step up your conditoning too.

[kylla82]

i always wonder why people use s-curl activator on relaxed hair.... what is it in the ingredients that benefit relaxed hair.... i do know it is use as a moisturizer before sealing................

i asks this because im trying to find a moisturizer myself.

ps your video was very informative...

thank you.... take care :-)

[TriceyG]

The main ingredients is water and glycerin which by itself is very moisturizing.

[sjagirl2345]

could you suggest a protective style pleeese

[TriceyG]

As the video states. Anything that doesn't involve you manipulating your hair such as pony tails, braids, wigs and weaves.

[shelisiawoodard]

every night I wrap my hair using Kera care foam wrap, oscar blandi protein mist and korres rice proteins serum..basically moisturize and wrap at the same time...I then seal with extra virgin coconut oil..I do this by smoothing my wrap with the coconut oil..is this a good method? The types of moisturizers I use..are they good for my hair..what's your opinion??

[TriceyG]

What you are using is alot of protein. How is your hair reacting? IF the method is working for you, keep it up.

[onecheapchic]

First off let me say that I love your hair videos. I have a question how do you know if your hair has to much protein or to much moisture?

[TriceyG]

As the video states. Stretch out a piece of breakage hair and see how long it takes it to snap. Fast and easy= more moisture. stretchy hair that doesn't break easy= protein

[sjagirl2345]

i straitened my hair without heat protector adn wen comb my hair or run my hands quite a bit comes out wats de problem?

[TriceyG]

could be heat damage. If your aren't moisturizing and straightening your hair, it will come out. Find a protective style, moisturize, deep condtion and leave your hair alone.

[lolita50]

Hello girl, first of all let me tell u that u look sooo beautiful!!! Ok I really loved your video, lot of info i didn't know. Can u tell me plz if olive oil is as good as coconut oil (don't know where to find that)? Plus, my hair is just sooooo dry and it just breaks a lot because of that (I think), any advice or line of product u can suggest me?? PLZ I REALLY NEED HELP!!! Thank u for answering me, have a nice day.

[TriceyG]

Thanx. Both are good, but aren't "good" moisturizers. If your hair is dry and brittle. Step up your deep conditioning. I suggest Elasta QP drp-11. Its by far the best deep conditoner to get that moisture back in ur hair. Keep your hair moisturized. I suggest ORS olive oil conditioner or S-curl. No head and leave it alone.

[thunderthings]

i'm shedding and it's worrying me

[TriceyG]

Worrying can be the cause of breakage. Get you some garlic oil and put it in your deep conditioner. That should help

[19790003]

Thank you Tracey...You are very helpful..Is there anything you recommend to use for breakage? When are you going to do another update on your hair progress?

[TriceyG]

Depends on if your hair is breaking from to much moisture or protein. I have an update posted.

[TriceyG]

Sry for the misunderstanding but when you have reached ur goal, go ahead and wear it however you want. I was just stating things that may cause breakage. Everything including hairstyles should be used in moderation.

[cdoris83]

Okay, I have a question. I use Pantene shampoo and conditioner to wash my hair. I used hair mayonaise as my deep conditioner for the first time yesterday. My question is, should that stop the breakage? If not, what do you recommend? Thanks.

[TriceyG]

Hey! First find out why it's breaking. To much protein or moisture? Then go from there. Need more moisture add honey.. More protein add egg.

[TheUntouchables6]

u have a new subscriber! Holla! I'm natural and never knew if I was using too much protein treatments.

[TriceyG]

Holla!!!!! Hey Lady! Thanx

[thereturnqueen]

This VID was very helpful to me....thanks!

[TriceyG]

Your welcome

[lordminyard47]

lol breakage is the devil!

[debalynz]

Thanks for the great tips!

[jannie2004]

You by far are the most informative about the hair growth and breakage. You break it down so plainly. and the examining your broken ends was very informative!!! Thank you soo so very much!!!!

[Cutii3Pi312]

wearing your hair down cant cause as much breakage,putting it up stresses the hair,it needs to breathe its good to wear it dwn

[xXMissxAnthropyXx]

ooo this video was really helpful! thank you! :)

[divastyle05]

GREAT tips!

[hellomiranda]

you have pretty hair

[jazzyTXchick]

i love that wig.....where did u buy it??

[jazzyTXchick]

im really lovin that wig it looks sooo natural.....where did u get it from?

[ladiiboss281]

is this your real hair!!!!

if so ...ITS BEAUTIFUL.

even if its a weave its top notch!

[MonkMonk74]

Good save, ppl on here will give a comment a thumbs down in a heartbeat.

[TriceyG]

Glad I'm not the only one who notice this!

[TriceyG]

Thanx, but its a full lace wig. The intro is my hair though

[crazyk0322]

thank you thank you thank you!!!!! i was looking for some info on how to stop my breakage because last week i flat ironed my hair its still breaking off still so this helped me.....thanks Kiondra :)

[TheGlossyglitz]

thank you ............i learnt so much from this. love from the UK.

[TriceyG]

Your welcome and Thanx!!!

[SecretsSweets]

This Vid was very helpful for me Thanks

[OhSoExalted]

Boy o boy...Where do I start! Okay, so after watching your video, I now realize that my hair sheds and is breaking. Its to the point that when I gently run a wide tooth comb through my hair, I hear the "snap, crackle, & pop" mined you that I am relaxed. Now I heard of a garlic oil hair treatment, but I cant seem to find where I found that recipe at...Do you have any hair treatment recipes for relaxed hair? Thanks for posting this helpful video!

[TriceyG]

You can add garlic oil to any conditioner and it should subside the shedding or you can purchase queen helene garlic shampoo. If your hair is breaking while combing with a WIDE TOOTH comb than you may need to up ur moisture. Moisturize daily and deep condition often with moisture.

[whatsnot2adore]

o yeah and btw . my hair is growning but it grows and then all breaks off . please help

[whatsnot2adore]

my hair has been breaking soo much and i dnt know how to stop. i go to the salon occasionally and get it washed and straightened . but i grease my scapl once a week and sometimes when i dont go to the salon i shampoo and condition it with a deep conditioner and it still breaks off . please help . i dont know how to make it stop .

[TriceyG]

what moisturizer are you using? What r u greasing ur scalp with? You may need to increase ur moisture and deep conditions

[whatsnot2adore]

olive oil and olive oil deep penetrating conditioner . but when i think im going to stop greasing my scalp because when i flat iron my hair its nice and flowy and then when i put grease in it is flat and loses curl . do hot oil treatments moistourize your scalp just as good ?thats what i heard .

[TehAnnahFoo]

It sounds like you need a good fortifying shampoo. You're doing well with keeping it well conditioned, but it sounds like your hair is very weak and needs protein. I recommend Joico Reconstructive Shampoo/conditioner, Redken's Extreme line, and Matrix Biolage fortifying line. My favorite cocktail for breakage-prone hair is a fortifying shampoo and a deep moisturizing balm conditioner. Hope this helps!

[LaTina1206]

where did you get this lace wig from?

[TriceyG]

zarawigs

[lawilson83]

I brought me some S-curl and I hate the smell (jerry curl juice). I have to get a good smelling moisturizer... do you know some?

[TriceyG]

Try Care free gold instant moisturizer or you can make your own with glycerin and water. Hope this helps

[lawilson83]

Thank you. I'll go get that, hope it smells better than S-curl

[LaMalia35]

If your hair responds well to S-curl and the smell is the only thing that bothers you then i suggest Wave Nouveau finishing lotion. You can find it at the Beauty Supply store :D

[TriceyG]

Honestly, I don't believe in terminal length. My theory is when we reach the certain length we either stop doing what we were doing to achieve that length or don't work hard enough. As you may know, our ends are the oldest and most fragile, so I do think that we have to work a little harder to get pass that "hump". Genetics is not on my side, so I know I have to continue to work to get my hair rite. Right now, its the longest its ever been all my life. Crazy but true. Hope I helped some!!

[SabrinaKristal]

ur hair is beeeaauuuuutttiiiifffffuuuulll­l =D

[TriceyG]

HI!! I don't use a leave in but I heard that neutogena triple moisture leave in is good and also lacio lacio is good too. Lacio is protein based and ntm is moisture based. If I may add: Wet hair is the weakest so proceed with caution. Hope this helps!!

[dancebritdance]

okay thank you very much im gonna send in a message cuz i dont have enough space on these comments .!!

[dancebritdance]

can i message you for tips please !! i really need it

[TriceyG]

Of coarse you can!

[watchfuleye2008]

What a thorough video on breakage and shedding....Thanks for sharing the knowlledge!

[TriceyG]

Thank You and your welcome!!

[patree79]

What if you hear popping when detangling, is this a sign of breakage as well?

[TriceyG]

OH yes!!! I hate that. *snap, crackle, pop**

[danadinosaur]

where did you get your coconut oil? i cant find it anywhere in stores! ):

[TriceyG]

If you have a Vitamin Shoppe in your area, try that. Also your local Indian store. Hope this helps!

[iyris100]

thanks 4 the information. very informative!

[sunkissbrown]

are you using the pcap every night with the s curl?

[TriceyG]

every other night if possible.

[LBrownn]

Thanks this video has made me understand the reasons for more protein or moisture....Now if I see long pieces of hair with no bulb is that shedding or breakage?

[TriceyG]

More than likey it's breakage. Continue to observe your hair and see if you have any more long pieces with no bulb.

[s1mphony]

Great vid. It cleared up alot for me

[MZSENSUAL81]

great vid, i just subb'd to you.

[mikesluv812]

very informative!

[Jojok766]

oh my God thanx u so much for this vid it just came in when i needed it most! i started out on hair care recently and trying to learn things about my hair right now its breaking a lot and the test u talked about in ur vid has really help to realise wat my problem is lack of enoough protein thank u loads!

[POUNDKAKE99]

This is a good video this will help alot of people,Thanks

[artistnme4life]

Yes it does make sense.Oil and Water do not mix so the water sits on the hair instead of penetrating the hair to lock in the moisture.You know your stuff.I need to go get some protein so I can start that also.

[DoobieQueen88]

luv how you were swinging it in the intro, great video, lots of info sis =)