Thank you sooo much. I knew my hair felt different when I used Dr Bonner's. I was going to stop using it as of today. Your demonstration confirmed it further for me. Your channel is so in formative. On another note; I wonder why citrus and baking soda are suggested as home remedies for UTIs. Those products are used to decrease your Ph levels, but in your test they actually increase your Ph levels. (maybe I have it backwards).
Thank you for these videos! I sat here and what the whole series! Very educational! Although I wish I would have seen that video about the baking soda and apple cidar vinegar a few weeks ago! I, like a dummy, went off of the word of someone else and that ish burned like the pits of hell, literally. I will never do that again especially since watching your videos! I'm so glad I've subscribed to you. I'm focusing on the health of my hair these days and your videos are very helpful!
I am a licensed Cosmetologist for 20 yrs n i know all the science makes sence to us but for many its just hair . I too educate my guests so there better equipped to understand their hair i support the education thanks.
Kim thank you so much Now I know why my hair is so frizzy and no real curl pattern, I wish you would put together a dvd trying to watch all your vids are time consuming. But I love your work I've learned so much about my hair. Thanks again
I am so happy u hav information on this..i hav been really tryna figure out the whole PH thing..im still kind of confused but i will def strt doin my research...i jus subscribed to u! thanks again for the info
this may sound like a silly question, but I think this is why I'm a little confused, but isn't it actually the other way around? the lemon and vinegar lowered the ph of water?
wow and 4oz of water is how much is in my spray bottle, to think i thought juicing 1/8 of a lemon was diluted enough...i thought i wasn't putting enough. now i know its way too much
ThANKS FOR THE TIME, EFFORT, AND RESEARCH YOU PUT INTO THESE VIDEOS THEY ARE VERY HELPFUL. and being a science major i'm alway all about proof and finding out how things happen even a the molecular level so thanks! p.s...Demonstrative videos are always best!
Thank a lot! This was a lot of great information!!
You mentioned that 1/4 teaspoons of lemon juice in 4 ounces of water is too acidic. Can you tell me how much lemon juice to put in 4 ounces of water to make it safe enough for hair? I'm having a hard time finding pH strips and I can't afford to buy them from your website due to Canadian shipping charges. Please help!
Great video....I was wondering why my hair would feel so weird n dry after using my homemade Dr.Bronners shampooo mix. Will not do that anymore. Do have any suggestions of shampoos I can purchase.
Excellent video. I never use any of these products on my hair, however, it is great to know the "truth" about the PH Balance of these products. I have seen people on You Tube naturals using some of these products and it never registered in my spirit to use them. I did order a couple of products from your website tonight and am looking forward to watching more of your videos. God bless you in your success.
People use to tell me my hair was different,rough,tough,thick blah blah blah, I pretty much treated my hair like it wasn't hair, if that makes sense. I'm going to school for nursing and I've taken biology classes and chemistry classes so I already knew most of the things that you are teaching. Since I was young people made me feel like my hair wasn't really hair and it was resistant to everything. Not sure how to explain it. Let just say I am now treating my TWA a lot more gently. Thx Kimmay!
I am so happy I never jumped on the bandwagon of using those products although I will admit I used lemon juice (about one cup :-0) in my henna mixture. No more! I knew something was fishy about castel soaps when I researched them online and found you can make them at home with olive oil and LYE! I bought a large bottle and eventually used it for dish detergent. Although I had some knowledge about the basic structure of hair I never paid attention to Ph Balance. I will now. Thank you Kim!
First message. Hello I found your video quit enlightning. Im confused in some respect in regards to baking soda. I live in houston tx. I Love HAIR and the care of it. I may by accident delute the baking soda. Tell me what you think. This is how and why i would use it. If I have a caucasian client or a person with slip to their hair and they swim. Trust me their hair will do nothing if I dont treat the chlorine sitting in the hair. The hair is like trash.
know what your hair and body likes. Personally i have used organic apple cider vinegar internally and on my hair, for years. I love it and my hair loves it. Dr. bonners soap on the other hand my hair did not respond well to. So i am left with a big bottle. lol. As a herbalist i have learned with all things it is how well your hair likes a product. The same goes for the food we eat and the medicine we take.
omg thanks wheww!!! so 4.0-7.0 is a good range for products to put on our hair so if i have a moisturizer and the ph is 9.0 should i diluted? anyone can answer me but i will dilute it tomorrow to see anyway because i did purchase the ph strips and that was the faster service ever thanks.
Thank you so much or the science behind this. I have Cathy Howse and Chicoras books and will go back and reread them. Not only am I learning to care for my newly natural hair (one year now), I a also learning how to properly care or my two daughters hair ( 7 and 10).
In one of your videos you mentioned a book. I will definitely buy one if you publish it!!!
Thanks for taking the time to educate and empower. You truly are a blessing to others!!!
I appreciate the experimental analysis. I've never EVER thought of using Dr. Bronner's in my hair. I've recently started using the mild unscented soap as a substitute to scented products on my skin and it has alleviated my dry skin. My skin has never felt more smooth and moisturized. Interestingly enough hair, skin and nails are all modifications of the same origin (skin being the origin). I guess if all else fails I can still sparingly use my remaining Dr. Bronner's as a skin exfoliator.
Hello! I have realized that I need to make a change in my hair care and learning more about pH and hair care is what I will try now.... thanks! P.S. I will be purchasing your DVD whenever it is completed. Thanks again!
wow thanks and i was just about to try that dr.bonners stuff thanks for that video even though i do not fully understand it but great information for some reason i had the expression that because it was natural it was okay for the hair but i will not use it thanks for educated me on the ph balance!
Aw, Dr. Bronners, :(. I love the Peppermint soap, it does relax my curls so that I can comb through easily when trying to cleanse my scalp. What about the scalp, though? Does it harm that as well? I always condition after using Dr. Bronners, but I must admit, I do notice a relaxed version of my curls when I'm done. Didn't think it to be damaging, though. Great video! :).
Please forgive my last comment...apply cider is not bad for the hair..simply use 1 part apple cider to 100 parts water which raises the ph from 3.0pH to 4.0pH...i got it now
Love, love, love your videos. It definitely shows your dedication to the subject of natural hair and just overall hair care! I believe as black women we should always take care of ourselves because it shows a level of pride and self confidence in ourselves. You have definitely helped to contribute to that! Thank you!
I will be testing out a couple of things in my bathroom cabinet!
wow!! … thanks for the info … I've been doing the baking soda conditioner at most once a month … I am done with that!! …And I have already dumped dr. B since 2 years now … that stuff totally dried my hair out to like a brillo pad … hahahha … now I have found my favorite product KCCC and my hair is growing and feels soft and "Healthy". … Please tell me what would be a good mix of water to ACV. Thank you.
I lllloooovvvvveeee this vid because It totally exolains what the heck is wrong with my hair. I would tryout these remedies bc someone said its good to clarify your with "nat products" such as acv or lemon juice rinses. I now know better. I thought I was just weird-but my hair is already prone to extreme dryness and these products make my hair break off eventually. This year has been "trial and error" -as my fiance says, and I have lost about 6inches of hair due to crazy experiments!!!!
This is so awsome! I am in transition from a relaxer. I browse through youtube and other blogging websites to gain knowledge on how to care for my natural hair. I am so glad that I found this information before I start spending money on items that could damage my hair. I will definitely be investing in some ph strips. I''ve been a hairstylist for 15 yrs. Kimmay, I can honetly say, you brought the basics of hair chemisty back! Thank you for working so hard to get the knowledge out to the public.
Oh NO!!! Damn you Dr Bronner's! :( lmao dang I should've known something was wrong because of how it dried the crap outta my hair, no wonder people dilute this so much (and it's still drying) D: I HAVE to get some PH strips now, much respect for your hard work watching your vids is definitely an eye-opening experience.
Hi Kimmay, got my strips yesterday and been testing everything in site! LOL! Girl, I feel like a mad scientist. LOL! Thanks for all you do. I re-read Dr. Bonners directions which clearly states "it does not cut dirt, but dissolves it." So, if you can clean your house and wash your clothes with it - it probably isn't good to use on your hair (my conclusion). So now it's strictly to clean with. P.S. Thanks for my Aha moment. ;-) And I tell everyone about your channel.
This ph stuff is serious, i was thinkiing of dyeing my hair worried about the drying effect in line with ph facts dyes are quite alkaline.They are this way because the cause the hair to swell so the medulla part of the hair can absorb the dye.
Kimmay, thanx so much. Most of us don't know nor even think about the ph balance of products. Still, this lack of knowledge does our hair damage. So thanx thanx thanx for being the voice calling out in the night and the keeper at the gates of healthy hair for those of us who, though we have not the mind to conceive, we do have the ears to hear and the heart to achieve. So on behalf of all of us thanx thanx thanx!
Oh my goodness, thank you so much for this video. I never really paid much attention to the ph of anything before, and I recently bought a sample of Dr. Bronner's soap that I've been using on my hair for a few weeks now, and I will not be using it again, I had no idea how important ph was. I'll probably have to invest in some of those strips.....thanks again!
Thank you, for everything. This is a very thought provoking channel. I have never been disappointed. I appreciate all of your hard work in getting the truth out about our hair. I constantly learn new things. Your channel has inspired me to do more research on my own. I also thank you for Luv Naturals. You are very professional and expedient. I really appreciate what you are doing. Again thank you.
I use dr bronners castille soap because thats what my mother always used on our hair and skin(baths). Anywho My question is is it possible to add lemon juice or apple cider vinegar to the soap to bring down the ph levels? (Or that just too much?)
I am going to miss your hair maintenance videos.. But I will continue to look forward to whatever you continue to do....PEACE and Love
continuing: I've been reading Chicoro's book and intend to purchase the Howse book as well to further my knowledge on caring for my hair. Kim, your wealth of information is tremendous and I thank you for providing it to us.
FYI: in my henna mixtures I once used pure lemon juice and my hair was fried (this is before my newfound pH knowledge)... ladies, henna does not need teas or lemon or orange juice to release the dye. Simple H2O or even olive oil and patience will release the dye.
Awesome!! Thank you so much for being considerate enough to leave an update that others may find useful. I depend on you all as well because I will never think I am "all knowing". That isn't how one remains a "lifetime learner". :-)
Glad to hear that the pH strips are arming you with info to help better manage your products. There is NO question how important pH balance has been to my hair routine. I have predictable hair. Smoother ends & moisture rentention. Always.
@kimmaytube I even purchased an electronic scale as well... SMH. Hey I figure if it's working for you, why not give it a try for myself. I intend to try your leave in as well. I've been checking every single hair care item I own just to see the pH of it. Amazes me how most condish's are acidic (average of pH 5). I want to add aloe vera juice to almost everything now just to make it more hair friendly... LOL! Thanks again.
I wanted to update my previous post on the use of black soap and pH balance. After receiving my pH strips, I decided to test the soap and saw that the pH was around 10-11. This would explain the softness and pliability of my hair after washing. Knowledge is power!!! I am now in the process of formulating a black soap shampoo that is pH balanced so that I don't take my hair on that roller coaster! The effects of pH never registered until I re-watched these videos!
Hi Kim: In a prior vid you mentioned that you have had success with taking out hair knots/tangles with a rat tail comb. Do you think you can do a tutorial on this in the future? Thanks!
no wonder my hair didn't feel good using French Perm Stabilizer Plus! it's ph is like 2.5 or something, and i'd use it weekly! i haven't had as much breakage sense then either... hmm...
thanks Kim, very informative. Now to find a shampoo that is ph balanced for my hair. I am currently in the baby loc stage (1 month). What to do, what to do? LOL!
This is great! I use ACV on my hair: 1 tsp to 1 liter of warm water. I still think I need to check the pH on that...But I'm glad to know my instints were right on diluting it so much! I'll prbably get the same results I desire with 1/2 tsp to 1 Liter...Can never be too careful......Even with so much water.....the ACV smell is still very very strong!
Hi Kimmaytube! I really enjoyed this video. I have watched the entire series and found it extremely informative. Thanks a lot for the time and effort you put into them. A good solid foundation to learn about haircare and what products may do to the hair. Many thanks x
Thanks for this information. I have read various natural hair information discussing the positive aspects of these ingredients. I'm glad you took the time to center your results around knowledge. Knowledge is power! :)
Thanks for this information. I have read various natural hair information discussing the positive aspects of these ingredients. I'm glad you took the time to center your results around knowledge. Knowledge is power! :)
thanks so much. because of your fine research, i started to question things on my own and stop accepting what folk said just because they're natural. much love to you.
I love your videos, especially the ones where you take that extra effort to educate viewers on the acidic levels we should be aware of and how we can stay clear of them. The use of the litmus strips is ingenious. I am working on my B.S. degree in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology so the use of science in my natural hair care regimen is very dear to me. Thanks for the vids and keep up the great work. Peace
Thanks for the bonus video, Kim, as well as imparting some proof and evidence about baking soda, ACV, lemon juice, and Dr. Bronners. I never used any of those items in my hair, but I see them mentioned VERY often on natural hair blogs and forums. Thank you so much for using scientific facts to help educate us all on natural hair. As a graduate in Biology, I loved your use of pH strips as well. :)
Thanks! You know, I keep mentioning Cathy Howse (author of Ultra Black Hair Growth II) but I have to give credit where credit is due. I *never* paid attention or considered the pH of my products until after reading her book. It truly was an Aha moment for me. Although the damaging nature of relaxers has always been hotly debated, the "natural hair community" never seemed to focus on the factor of pH & how that same science applied to EVERYTHING! My pleasure to inform. :o)
lol and this is why when i was using a 2:1 water to ACV mixture my hair felt fragile ... bum bum bummmmmmm....
Does anyone have a favorite in shower deep conditioner that they would recommend? I havent found my perfect fit yet. I have the perfect shampoo, perfect leave-in, perfect spritz etc etc blah blah but havent found MY in shower conditioner yet and im open to suggestions :) thanks ahead of time
Thanks again for the pertinent info Kimmay :::curtsy::::
Oh, and if anybody is going to throw away their dr. bronner's, please ship it to me, and I will pay shipping through paypal. PM me. I'm a soapmaker and I can titrate that stuff into usable shampoo for my family.
Hi Kim, I am a new You Tuber and you are my very 1st subscription thus my first comment too. I have been watching your videos for a couple of weeks now here in the UK, and I must say I am somewhat impressed! You are so informative and I have learnt so much from you in a very short period of time. I went natural 18 months ago, I braced myself and did the big chop. I have to "thank you", as you've taught me how to take care of my beautiful hair correctly! I'll stay tuned in eager anticipation.
Hi Kim! Love your videos, and I can't wait to pick up my package from Luvnaturals at the post office. Anyway, this is great info, but I am concerned about my hen-digo treatments that I do every 6 months. Since lemon juice is too acidic, should I use just orange juice then? Will the dye release if I only use water? I apologize in advance if you've already answered this question.
No, I have not answered any questions about henna. I'm constantly asked.
To be honest with you, I have little interest in henna, I only have a basic understanding of how it works. You should google "Dr. Olga Engelhardt lemon juice" for a comparison test that was done showing how lemon juice does little to nothing for dye release, actually quite the opposite.
Henna will dye release w/ just water. You really don't need anything acidic for to it to do so. When I used to henna, my dye would release within an hour w/ water.
@JGT318 I've hennaed using only water and it does impart color. My last henna session I used hibiscus tea to impart some burgandy color, it worked wonderfully.
This is soooo true! I used to wonder why my hair would be so dry and my scalp felt tight after my apple cider rinses. After about 3 rinses, I bought a bottle of Kinky Curly's come clean shampoo and it feels so much better. I still get that clean feeling without the dryness and itchyness.
Thanks Kim, this really opened my eyes. I had no idea I was doing so much damage to my hair and my daughters hair. This really gives me a great foundation to understanding what our hair needs and how to grow and retain healthy hair. Also, I've been wearing protective styles for 2 weeks now, so I can't wait to see my growth.I even bought the banana clips and head bands. Thanks for the tips. One question however, I do you know if your hair needs protein? I've never used protein conditioners.
Thank you so much, I threw away my Dr. Bronners, and I'm testing everything now with my strips. My hair looks healthier, shinier, and weirdly enough darker from using your leave in recipe. And it maintains moisture longer. You are truly a blessing, and a wealth of information.
Thanks so much for sharing this information! I'm still on the hunt for a new shampoo after seeing what you shared about Dr. Bronners Castile Soap. Even black soap is highly alkaline 0_0! I really value the information you provide. It's raised the bar and made me ask a lot of questions when it comes to my hair (and skin) care. THANKS!
I EMAILED YOU WITH A QUESTION ABOUT USING LEMON JUICE IN MY HAIR,,,IF I USE LESS THAN A 1/4 MIXED WITH 8 OUNCES OF WATER...CAN I WET MY HAIR WITH THAT AND RE TWIST MY HAIR....NOT RINSING IT OUT... I HAVE BEEN DOING YOUR WATER MOISTURE AND TWIST PROTECTIVE STYLES FOR A MONTH... I AM LOVING MY HAIR
THANK YOU for this Kimmay. I have never used any of this stuff in my hair except Dr. Bronners. What's funny is I have another brand of Castile Soap that I bought cuz it was cheaper than Bronner's and it says PH balanced, but I guess I should test it to make sure. Dr. Bronners does NOT say PH balanced, so whatever I have left of it I'll just use as a household cleaner. Thanks 4 the knowledge!!!
Thanks so much for doing this vid! Very informative. I tried that Dr. Bronners soap and HATED it bc it left my hair hard and with a nasty film on it. Just couldnt understand what the "RAVE" was about that soap. BTW whats ur take on bentonite clay? Used it once mixed w/jojoba and peppermint oil and my hair felt super clean and (dare I say it lol) ~soft~
The acid of the lemon juice makes a lot of sense. Lemon juice is used to get rid of parasites in the stomach and body becuase it makes for a very acid environment which parasites can not live in:)
Very helpful! I would have torn my hair apart with my first Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse tomorrow, just in time. Hair saving video, as always. Thanks Kim!
Thank you so much for this video. I've been using Dr. Bronner's soap on my hair for a while now and I love the way it makes my hair feel but that obviously does not mean that it is beneficial to my hair. Thanks once again.
@mysskay I'd like to know where you got your "facts" from. As a pharmacy major, I know that if two miscible liquids are mixed, once they reach equilibrium they will stay at equilibrium. And it's better to test after they have had time to reach the equilibrium point. If she tested right away, she may get a portion that had a higher concentration of either the solvent (water) or the solute (lemon juice, for example), leading to an inaccurate result.
@mysskay And I'm if I offended you or anyone else in anyway, but that just doesn't seem like sound, factual advice to me. And that fact that Kimmay's channel is all about the facts is what I love about her channel.
Kimmay, I LOVE your videos. I did my BC a month ago and am still experimenting with products.
I've been using shampoo bars by Karen's Body Beautiful and Chagrin Valley Soap and Craft Co since I BCed. After watching your Structure of Hair series, I've decided that I should probably test their pH. Is this possible sine they are not liquid? Would putting some of the lather on a test strip work? Or dissolving some of the soap in a glass of water like you did in this video? TIA.
Thanks for this video and keeping it real. Hair is sensitive to a lot of us and knowing the facts instead of the myths is a great help with this natural journey! Your tuck and roll has been one of my protective styles and has been really helping my hair stay moisturized and retaining some length, what more could a girl want...... LOL Thanks for all the wonderfully researched and well put together information it has definitely helped me!
Awww kimmy you're videos have been a god send, ur shampooing and detangling method works like a charm with a few minor adjustments to my hair and your suggestion of aloe vera juice is SOOO predictable it makes my hair super soft (like I have never seen before) and super shiny. Yup SHINE who wud have thunck it??? Thanks Kimmy I cant stop suggesting your methods to every natural i know. keep up the good work!!!
after one year of being natural my ends are brittle. Thanks to you I doing protective styling. Some people have commented they prefer me wearing the fro, but I'm about retaining hair grow. Oh, well. :)
Thanks again Kimmay! Just curious exactly how much water did you use? The caramel treatment calls for ACV and I would like to keep the mixture in a safe for hair pH range. Seeing as 1/4:100 parts equals 4.0 pH I would like to know what 100 parts is actually measured at. Thanks again. Can't wait for you DVD to come out!
I thank God for you! I really appreciate your devotion to hair education. I love to seek out knowledge of how to better care for our hair, but it would have taken me YEARS to figure out what you've learned about pH balance. THANK YOU!!
I love your energy and style and have thoroughly enjoyed all of your vid! Keep up the good work!!!
I tried Dr. Bronners on my hair ONCE years ago (10 yrs?) - and it made my hair feel like crap. Very dry. But so many other people swore by it, I thought I was doing something wrong. I stopped using it, but I don't question my judgment after seeing your pH videos. Thanks so much!
My son has eczema so I looked on the internet to find out about making home made shampoo; after a few clicks I found there was a lot of talk about Bicarbonate of soda..........
I washed his hair with it and it seemed clean but it was not soft at all.........not any more!
This video and many more are so helpful. I am interested in making a ACV however I am clueless what measurements to use. Can you tell me how much water and how much acv? Please? Thank you so much and Godbless you :)
I love this information. It's always good to know more than just "what to do to your hair." It's most important to know "why you should do things to your hair." When I went natural I chose to no longer put stuff in my hair that people would just push me to buy. I take the time to get to know the products and their ingredients. Now I can step my game up to checking the pH levels. Thanks for the vid!
Your videos on pH balance always scare me straight! Lol and I mean that in the best way possible. All of the items you mentioned, I no longer use on my hair, but I still use Dr Bronner's soap for my skin (I can't let it go to waste). Thanks for the info.
I need to get strips to test some of my everyday products. It's funny that the products you mentioned either left my hair coated or dried out. Even if they were working for others, when my hair started acting strange, I left the product. Looks like I avoided further damage. Thanks for the informative vid.
By the way, The strip company sounds French. I think the pronunciation is (Mah-cherry) (Na-jel) :]
Thanks for this updated video I use Dr Bronners on my body daily hair sometimes so after watching your video last week I switched back to using Giovanni on my last hair wash and what a huge difference I think I will use Dr Bronners as a household cleansers bcuz I used it to clean my shower and the results were amazing fyi I went to Whole Foods (my fav store) and purchased a few items veg glycerine jason dandruff shampoo na-pca moisturizing spray for the skin...you have great videos
Another enjoyable video and I appreciate you helping me to understand the structure of my own hair. The ph tests are great because I didn't know how IMPORTANT ph balance really was. Thank, thank, thank you for all the HELPFUL important information. I made you leave-in conditioner and I love it. It makes my soooooo soft. All day long my hair feels so moisturized and soft. Don't stop informing us.
Kim I have a question: I love love love my aloe vera juice, however when i mix aloe vera juice with water and use it on my hair.. it make my scalp itch. I had use this mix after i wash my hair, and it still made my scalp itch.. I even use a raw aloe vera gel from a leaf in my hair and it too made my scalp itch. I am torn,because i have used a dilute acv mix with water and my hair loved it. But i love how my curls pop with the aloe vera juice..
You may be allergic to it. It's always important to keep in mind that you're supposed to experiment and find what works for you. The info is shared as a general guideline to aid you in your personal search for the best products for your hair. . What works for me will not always work for you. Vice versa. This is why I'm hesitant to make a "my favorite products video" because it applies to my experience.
Thanks so much KimmayTube. This video taught me alot about my rinses. My hair doesnt feel damaged at all but I have been using a mixture of lemon/acv rinse on my hair now I know to leave the lemon out and just add a small amt of acv.
its funny how you speak so clearly, inform us on a level so rudimentary that a child can understand it...you basically put the hay down where the goats can get it & and people still... constantly misunderstand you lol thanks for not giving up though!
I'm so glad I didn't pick up the Dr. Bronner's soap up from Trader Joes the other day. I'm starting to collect products in anticipation for my BC lol. I know it's too early, but I'm soo excited!
I'll be tuning into your fav products videos for recommendations as well. :)
Just wondering will conditioners have a pH number since there not exactly a liquid? And, if so does the safety standard raise or fall for conditioners?
@kimmaytube To add to that question, I was wondering if henna mixes could be tested or is it too thick and pasty? By the way, do you henna? .....And thanks for another great video!
I still come back to watch these videos! lol That swimming pool comment gets me every time.
:-)
Bluepainkiller 2 months ago
Thank you sooo much. I knew my hair felt different when I used Dr Bonner's. I was going to stop using it as of today. Your demonstration confirmed it further for me. Your channel is so in formative. On another note; I wonder why citrus and baking soda are suggested as home remedies for UTIs. Those products are used to decrease your Ph levels, but in your test they actually increase your Ph levels. (maybe I have it backwards).
IHeartRoti1 5 months ago
Thank you for these videos! I sat here and what the whole series! Very educational! Although I wish I would have seen that video about the baking soda and apple cidar vinegar a few weeks ago! I, like a dummy, went off of the word of someone else and that ish burned like the pits of hell, literally. I will never do that again especially since watching your videos! I'm so glad I've subscribed to you. I'm focusing on the health of my hair these days and your videos are very helpful!
mzkyndramaries 6 months ago
Dearest Kim, I almost burnt my food in the oven watching your hair basic clips. Meaning they are awesome! I send a hug to you!
:)
TheVGinia 6 months ago
I am a licensed Cosmetologist for 20 yrs n i know all the science makes sence to us but for many its just hair . I too educate my guests so there better equipped to understand their hair i support the education thanks.
trinidadianfruit 7 months ago 3
Kim thank you so much Now I know why my hair is so frizzy and no real curl pattern, I wish you would put together a dvd trying to watch all your vids are time consuming. But I love your work I've learned so much about my hair. Thanks again
ninag35 7 months ago
I am so happy u hav information on this..i hav been really tryna figure out the whole PH thing..im still kind of confused but i will def strt doin my research...i jus subscribed to u! thanks again for the info
Jaybabii2 7 months ago
This is something I have never thought about. Now for the question. Do I just place these strips in any of the products I use to test the pH?
chozen2sang 7 months ago
Sister, thank you for all of y our hard work and dedication. I appreciate you and your efforts.
smileyisuglyhorse 8 months ago
lmao at the swimming pool comment !
MACYonY0UTUBE 8 months ago
this may sound like a silly question, but I think this is why I'm a little confused, but isn't it actually the other way around? the lemon and vinegar lowered the ph of water?
celeste821 9 months ago
wow and 4oz of water is how much is in my spray bottle, to think i thought juicing 1/8 of a lemon was diluted enough...i thought i wasn't putting enough. now i know its way too much
ksmiles203 11 months ago
very very informative. right before i was about to use dr bronners soap to wash my hair! lol its nice to know this stuff.
CoacoaBean08 11 months ago
Where can I buy the Machrey-nagel ph stripes? Thank you. lol
naturally4us 11 months ago
Awesome information. Thank you for taking the time to teach others! You're the best :)
moncaQT 1 year ago
ThANKS FOR THE TIME, EFFORT, AND RESEARCH YOU PUT INTO THESE VIDEOS THEY ARE VERY HELPFUL. and being a science major i'm alway all about proof and finding out how things happen even a the molecular level so thanks! p.s...Demonstrative videos are always best!
RocknRollDina 1 year ago
Thank a lot! This was a lot of great information!!
You mentioned that 1/4 teaspoons of lemon juice in 4 ounces of water is too acidic. Can you tell me how much lemon juice to put in 4 ounces of water to make it safe enough for hair? I'm having a hard time finding pH strips and I can't afford to buy them from your website due to Canadian shipping charges. Please help!
- Tasha
CocoTea101 1 year ago
I am learning so much! I'm wondering how to relate this information to relaxed hair?
MysticDiamond 1 year ago
Can you combine the lemon juice w/the Dr. B's to even o/the ph levels? If so, how much wld be safe?
NapsRHair2Stay 1 year ago
????? not get it
yositl 1 year ago
Great video....I was wondering why my hair would feel so weird n dry after using my homemade Dr.Bronners shampooo mix. Will not do that anymore. Do have any suggestions of shampoos I can purchase.
FullyGiven 1 year ago
Excellent video. I never use any of these products on my hair, however, it is great to know the "truth" about the PH Balance of these products. I have seen people on You Tube naturals using some of these products and it never registered in my spirit to use them. I did order a couple of products from your website tonight and am looking forward to watching more of your videos. God bless you in your success.
JayeJaye714 1 year ago
People use to tell me my hair was different,rough,tough,thick blah blah blah, I pretty much treated my hair like it wasn't hair, if that makes sense. I'm going to school for nursing and I've taken biology classes and chemistry classes so I already knew most of the things that you are teaching. Since I was young people made me feel like my hair wasn't really hair and it was resistant to everything. Not sure how to explain it. Let just say I am now treating my TWA a lot more gently. Thx Kimmay!
vilmarild 1 year ago
what types of things that are already liquid are good for testing for pH? Could u give me about 10?
thekingbradable 1 year ago
I am so happy I never jumped on the bandwagon of using those products although I will admit I used lemon juice (about one cup :-0) in my henna mixture. No more! I knew something was fishy about castel soaps when I researched them online and found you can make them at home with olive oil and LYE! I bought a large bottle and eventually used it for dish detergent. Although I had some knowledge about the basic structure of hair I never paid attention to Ph Balance. I will now. Thank you Kim!
deeplynluv 1 year ago
First message. Hello I found your video quit enlightning. Im confused in some respect in regards to baking soda. I live in houston tx. I Love HAIR and the care of it. I may by accident delute the baking soda. Tell me what you think. This is how and why i would use it. If I have a caucasian client or a person with slip to their hair and they swim. Trust me their hair will do nothing if I dont treat the chlorine sitting in the hair. The hair is like trash.
dreamofhair 1 year ago
know what your hair and body likes. Personally i have used organic apple cider vinegar internally and on my hair, for years. I love it and my hair loves it. Dr. bonners soap on the other hand my hair did not respond well to. So i am left with a big bottle. lol. As a herbalist i have learned with all things it is how well your hair likes a product. The same goes for the food we eat and the medicine we take.
missVeemack 1 year ago
omg thanks wheww!!! so 4.0-7.0 is a good range for products to put on our hair so if i have a moisturizer and the ph is 9.0 should i diluted? anyone can answer me but i will dilute it tomorrow to see anyway because i did purchase the ph strips and that was the faster service ever thanks.
wildam30 1 year ago
Thank you so much or the science behind this. I have Cathy Howse and Chicoras books and will go back and reread them. Not only am I learning to care for my newly natural hair (one year now), I a also learning how to properly care or my two daughters hair ( 7 and 10).
In one of your videos you mentioned a book. I will definitely buy one if you publish it!!!
Thanks for taking the time to educate and empower. You truly are a blessing to others!!!
SchoolCounselor01 1 year ago
I appreciate the experimental analysis. I've never EVER thought of using Dr. Bronner's in my hair. I've recently started using the mild unscented soap as a substitute to scented products on my skin and it has alleviated my dry skin. My skin has never felt more smooth and moisturized. Interestingly enough hair, skin and nails are all modifications of the same origin (skin being the origin). I guess if all else fails I can still sparingly use my remaining Dr. Bronner's as a skin exfoliator.
gak2008 1 year ago
thank u so much for this video! So many of us are using these products incorrectly. Thank God I haven't tried Dr. Bronners soap, I so wanted too!
4browneyes10 1 year ago
Oh man! Not the Doc Bronners!! The label says it has 18 uses which is good, because that stuff will never touch my hair again.
Hello Giovanni, Good bye Doc. Bronners.
~~GTL2010~~
"Just as iron sharpens iron; so does one sister sharpen another."
GetTheLook2010 1 year ago
Hello! I have realized that I need to make a change in my hair care and learning more about pH and hair care is what I will try now.... thanks! P.S. I will be purchasing your DVD whenever it is completed. Thanks again!
jazdj04 1 year ago
wow thanks and i was just about to try that dr.bonners stuff thanks for that video even though i do not fully understand it but great information for some reason i had the expression that because it was natural it was okay for the hair but i will not use it thanks for educated me on the ph balance!
moosis1126 1 year ago
Aw, Dr. Bronners, :(. I love the Peppermint soap, it does relax my curls so that I can comb through easily when trying to cleanse my scalp. What about the scalp, though? Does it harm that as well? I always condition after using Dr. Bronners, but I must admit, I do notice a relaxed version of my curls when I'm done. Didn't think it to be damaging, though. Great video! :).
CurlMeLots 1 year ago
Please forgive my last comment...apply cider is not bad for the hair..simply use 1 part apple cider to 100 parts water which raises the ph from 3.0pH to 4.0pH...i got it now
lit26 1 year ago
just to clarify the AVC situation...
1ml of Apple Cyder Vinegar would then be appropriate to add to 100 ml of water correct?
ashleighob 1 year ago
Love, love, love your videos. It definitely shows your dedication to the subject of natural hair and just overall hair care! I believe as black women we should always take care of ourselves because it shows a level of pride and self confidence in ourselves. You have definitely helped to contribute to that! Thank you!
I will be testing out a couple of things in my bathroom cabinet!
NikkiHam14 1 year ago
Do you know the pH of Oyin Handmades leave-in conditioner (Honey Hemp)?
sfaithfully1 1 year ago
wow!! … thanks for the info … I've been doing the baking soda conditioner at most once a month … I am done with that!! …And I have already dumped dr. B since 2 years now … that stuff totally dried my hair out to like a brillo pad … hahahha … now I have found my favorite product KCCC and my hair is growing and feels soft and "Healthy". … Please tell me what would be a good mix of water to ACV. Thank you.
elmspastel 1 year ago
I lllloooovvvvveeee this vid because It totally exolains what the heck is wrong with my hair. I would tryout these remedies bc someone said its good to clarify your with "nat products" such as acv or lemon juice rinses. I now know better. I thought I was just weird-but my hair is already prone to extreme dryness and these products make my hair break off eventually. This year has been "trial and error" -as my fiance says, and I have lost about 6inches of hair due to crazy experiments!!!!
roseeleven 1 year ago
Wow...this video is so empowering. Thank you so much for presenting this video!
justlovingme 1 year ago
Lol! I love the swimming pool joke! I'm getting me those strips!
lolascrib 1 year ago
wow thanks for bringing this to my attention. and i love that you use science to back it up, rather than hear say.
ichik333 1 year ago
This is so awsome! I am in transition from a relaxer. I browse through youtube and other blogging websites to gain knowledge on how to care for my natural hair. I am so glad that I found this information before I start spending money on items that could damage my hair. I will definitely be investing in some ph strips. I''ve been a hairstylist for 15 yrs. Kimmay, I can honetly say, you brought the basics of hair chemisty back! Thank you for working so hard to get the knowledge out to the public.
kneenee71 1 year ago
You are FIESTY! Thank you. Let each one, teach one responsibly!
MrsDarkberry 1 year ago
BLACK HAIR ENCYCLOPEDIA b.k.a KIMMAYTUBE
chubbi44 1 year ago 2
So do you still do the apple cider rinse?
jazzydeli 1 year ago
Oh NO!!! Damn you Dr Bronner's! :( lmao dang I should've known something was wrong because of how it dried the crap outta my hair, no wonder people dilute this so much (and it's still drying) D: I HAVE to get some PH strips now, much respect for your hard work watching your vids is definitely an eye-opening experience.
lilloki83 1 year ago
Hi Kimmay, got my strips yesterday and been testing everything in site! LOL! Girl, I feel like a mad scientist. LOL! Thanks for all you do. I re-read Dr. Bonners directions which clearly states "it does not cut dirt, but dissolves it." So, if you can clean your house and wash your clothes with it - it probably isn't good to use on your hair (my conclusion). So now it's strictly to clean with. P.S. Thanks for my Aha moment. ;-) And I tell everyone about your channel.
themom1123 1 year ago
Has anyone tested the pH balance of henna?
debbiedoodiedandi 1 year ago
This ph stuff is serious, i was thinkiing of dyeing my hair worried about the drying effect in line with ph facts dyes are quite alkaline.They are this way because the cause the hair to swell so the medulla part of the hair can absorb the dye.
joyabbott 1 year ago
Kimmay, thanx so much. Most of us don't know nor even think about the ph balance of products. Still, this lack of knowledge does our hair damage. So thanx thanx thanx for being the voice calling out in the night and the keeper at the gates of healthy hair for those of us who, though we have not the mind to conceive, we do have the ears to hear and the heart to achieve. So on behalf of all of us thanx thanx thanx!
maximuslyricus 1 year ago
LMBO!!!! A drop of the Dr. Bronners in a swimming pool!!!!! That was funny Kimmay! I think I see stand-up comedy in your future:)
AdamsRib84 1 year ago
@AdamsRib84 , you can also calculate how much water you need to bring the solution of shampoo and water to a desired ph. :)
Sadiyatou 1 year ago
@Sadiyatou Thanks:) I just recently started using the ph strips and I really love them!
AdamsRib84 1 year ago
@AdamsRib84 I am gonna get some myself :)
Sadiyatou 1 year ago
You don't really need to test the ph of the diluted solution if you know the ph of the concentrated solution and the dilution factor :)
Sadiyatou 1 year ago
Oh my goodness, thank you so much for this video. I never really paid much attention to the ph of anything before, and I recently bought a sample of Dr. Bronner's soap that I've been using on my hair for a few weeks now, and I will not be using it again, I had no idea how important ph was. I'll probably have to invest in some of those strips.....thanks again!
mskayeF 1 year ago
Thank you, for everything. This is a very thought provoking channel. I have never been disappointed. I appreciate all of your hard work in getting the truth out about our hair. I constantly learn new things. Your channel has inspired me to do more research on my own. I also thank you for Luv Naturals. You are very professional and expedient. I really appreciate what you are doing. Again thank you.
TotallyDebtFree 1 year ago
Hi Kimm
I really enjoy your videos. so informative.
I use dr bronners castille soap because thats what my mother always used on our hair and skin(baths). Anywho My question is is it possible to add lemon juice or apple cider vinegar to the soap to bring down the ph levels? (Or that just too much?)
I am going to miss your hair maintenance videos.. But I will continue to look forward to whatever you continue to do....PEACE and Love
gedauntee 1 year ago
continuing: I've been reading Chicoro's book and intend to purchase the Howse book as well to further my knowledge on caring for my hair. Kim, your wealth of information is tremendous and I thank you for providing it to us.
FYI: in my henna mixtures I once used pure lemon juice and my hair was fried (this is before my newfound pH knowledge)... ladies, henna does not need teas or lemon or orange juice to release the dye. Simple H2O or even olive oil and patience will release the dye.
LhoreBaby 1 year ago 7
@LhoreBaby
Awesome!! Thank you so much for being considerate enough to leave an update that others may find useful. I depend on you all as well because I will never think I am "all knowing". That isn't how one remains a "lifetime learner". :-)
Glad to hear that the pH strips are arming you with info to help better manage your products. There is NO question how important pH balance has been to my hair routine. I have predictable hair. Smoother ends & moisture rentention. Always.
kimmaytube 1 year ago 3
@kimmaytube I even purchased an electronic scale as well... SMH. Hey I figure if it's working for you, why not give it a try for myself. I intend to try your leave in as well. I've been checking every single hair care item I own just to see the pH of it. Amazes me how most condish's are acidic (average of pH 5). I want to add aloe vera juice to almost everything now just to make it more hair friendly... LOL! Thanks again.
LhoreBaby 1 year ago
@LhoreBaby Howse's book is 100 times more informative and straight to the point.
ahsiam220 1 year ago
@LhoreBaby I use aloe vera juice to mix up my henna. I've been hennaing for three years with great results.
mrstoya25 1 year ago
I wanted to update my previous post on the use of black soap and pH balance. After receiving my pH strips, I decided to test the soap and saw that the pH was around 10-11. This would explain the softness and pliability of my hair after washing. Knowledge is power!!! I am now in the process of formulating a black soap shampoo that is pH balanced so that I don't take my hair on that roller coaster! The effects of pH never registered until I re-watched these videos!
LhoreBaby 1 year ago
Hi Kim: In a prior vid you mentioned that you have had success with taking out hair knots/tangles with a rat tail comb. Do you think you can do a tutorial on this in the future? Thanks!
CallaLily40 1 year ago
im your first buyer if and when you come out with your own hair products, i appreciate you putting your time into this its very beneficial, GO GIRL!
monet1design 1 year ago
so if you have porous hair could you use castille soup to balance it out??
MsIGetLotOfThat 1 year ago
no wonder my hair didn't feel good using French Perm Stabilizer Plus! it's ph is like 2.5 or something, and i'd use it weekly! i haven't had as much breakage sense then either... hmm...
SaggRex 1 year ago
Love your videos! thank you so much and your hair is beautiful! When are you going to start selling products on your site?
yv3tt3andr3a 1 year ago
Love this! How would i test my hair on a PH strip? I am sure you have a video... I'll go check, lol...
heavenlee315 1 year ago
thanks Kim, very informative. Now to find a shampoo that is ph balanced for my hair. I am currently in the baby loc stage (1 month). What to do, what to do? LOL!
themom1123 1 year ago
This is great! I use ACV on my hair: 1 tsp to 1 liter of warm water. I still think I need to check the pH on that...But I'm glad to know my instints were right on diluting it so much! I'll prbably get the same results I desire with 1/2 tsp to 1 Liter...Can never be too careful......Even with so much water.....the ACV smell is still very very strong!
bumblebeekee 1 year ago
THANK YOU AS ALWAYS!!!! DO YOU THINK ADDING ALOE VERA JUICE TO YOUR DR. BRONNERS WOULD BRING THAT PH DOWN ENUFF??????
mommii30 1 year ago
Hi Kimmaytube! I really enjoyed this video. I have watched the entire series and found it extremely informative. Thanks a lot for the time and effort you put into them. A good solid foundation to learn about haircare and what products may do to the hair. Many thanks x
Misdee86 1 year ago
Thanks for this information. I have read various natural hair information discussing the positive aspects of these ingredients. I'm glad you took the time to center your results around knowledge. Knowledge is power! :)
Annjanette37 1 year ago
Thanks for this information. I have read various natural hair information discussing the positive aspects of these ingredients. I'm glad you took the time to center your results around knowledge. Knowledge is power! :)
Annjanette37 1 year ago
thanks so much. because of your fine research, i started to question things on my own and stop accepting what folk said just because they're natural. much love to you.
adassa 1 year ago
Thanks for using your resources to inform of us in this bonus video.
OneLuv63130 1 year ago
This is funny because i learned this in chemistry couple weeks ago the whole acid bases business so i kina know what youre talking about ;)
Gigi1316 1 year ago
Wowwww love you kim! :)
luvlyari02 1 year ago
I love your videos, especially the ones where you take that extra effort to educate viewers on the acidic levels we should be aware of and how we can stay clear of them. The use of the litmus strips is ingenious. I am working on my B.S. degree in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology so the use of science in my natural hair care regimen is very dear to me. Thanks for the vids and keep up the great work. Peace
RaeDawn2021 1 year ago
Thanks for the bonus video, Kim, as well as imparting some proof and evidence about baking soda, ACV, lemon juice, and Dr. Bronners. I never used any of those items in my hair, but I see them mentioned VERY often on natural hair blogs and forums. Thank you so much for using scientific facts to help educate us all on natural hair. As a graduate in Biology, I loved your use of pH strips as well. :)
cielosorasky 1 year ago 2
@cielosorasky
Thanks! You know, I keep mentioning Cathy Howse (author of Ultra Black Hair Growth II) but I have to give credit where credit is due. I *never* paid attention or considered the pH of my products until after reading her book. It truly was an Aha moment for me. Although the damaging nature of relaxers has always been hotly debated, the "natural hair community" never seemed to focus on the factor of pH & how that same science applied to EVERYTHING! My pleasure to inform. :o)
kimmaytube 1 year ago 4
lol and this is why when i was using a 2:1 water to ACV mixture my hair felt fragile ... bum bum bummmmmmm....
Does anyone have a favorite in shower deep conditioner that they would recommend? I havent found my perfect fit yet. I have the perfect shampoo, perfect leave-in, perfect spritz etc etc blah blah but havent found MY in shower conditioner yet and im open to suggestions :) thanks ahead of time
Thanks again for the pertinent info Kimmay :::curtsy::::
LionessCub1 1 year ago
i'm gonna miss my Dr. Bronner's :'(
tikitikiboom 1 year ago
Awesome video and very informative. :-)
MeechyMonroe 1 year ago
Oh, and if anybody is going to throw away their dr. bronner's, please ship it to me, and I will pay shipping through paypal. PM me. I'm a soapmaker and I can titrate that stuff into usable shampoo for my family.
lisajames96 1 year ago
Love this video!
CoilyHairedBeauty 1 year ago
What is the pH of 2 oz of Dr. Bronners Baby mild formula and 2 oz of Aloe vera juice?
terileflore 1 year ago
excellent, will have to invest! x
LeiLei08 1 year ago
Hi Kim, I am a new You Tuber and you are my very 1st subscription thus my first comment too. I have been watching your videos for a couple of weeks now here in the UK, and I must say I am somewhat impressed! You are so informative and I have learnt so much from you in a very short period of time. I went natural 18 months ago, I braced myself and did the big chop. I have to "thank you", as you've taught me how to take care of my beautiful hair correctly! I'll stay tuned in eager anticipation.
MsSassyPhoenix 1 year ago
ooh giiiiiiiiirl you know you probably made some people mad with this one!
Great video!
DuchessWright 1 year ago
ooh giiiiiiiiirl you know you proubably made some people made with this one!
Great video!
DuchessWright 1 year ago
kim... whenI use the lemon juice mixed with water, do I need to rince it out?? Thank you for your answer.
MsMissmaam 1 year ago
Thanks for the informative video. I realize I need to use less ACV when I rinse
NowIAmNappy 1 year ago
Thanks kimmy. You rock! Dude! I always miss ur contests. Congradulations on finding something you love doing, your really good at it.
shecutess 1 year ago
this has helped so so much!! thank you! you are a blessing
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barbiedefined 1 year ago
great video!!!!!
TrueSugar 1 year ago
Hi Kim! Love your videos, and I can't wait to pick up my package from Luvnaturals at the post office. Anyway, this is great info, but I am concerned about my hen-digo treatments that I do every 6 months. Since lemon juice is too acidic, should I use just orange juice then? Will the dye release if I only use water? I apologize in advance if you've already answered this question.
JGT318 1 year ago
@JGT318
No, I have not answered any questions about henna. I'm constantly asked.
To be honest with you, I have little interest in henna, I only have a basic understanding of how it works. You should google "Dr. Olga Engelhardt lemon juice" for a comparison test that was done showing how lemon juice does little to nothing for dye release, actually quite the opposite.
kimmaytube 1 year ago
@JGT318
Henna will dye release w/ just water. You really don't need anything acidic for to it to do so. When I used to henna, my dye would release within an hour w/ water.
beetlebug05 1 year ago
@JGT318 I've hennaed using only water and it does impart color. My last henna session I used hibiscus tea to impart some burgandy color, it worked wonderfully.
NaturallyTracie 1 year ago
This is soooo true! I used to wonder why my hair would be so dry and my scalp felt tight after my apple cider rinses. After about 3 rinses, I bought a bottle of Kinky Curly's come clean shampoo and it feels so much better. I still get that clean feeling without the dryness and itchyness.
KaliJah7 1 year ago
Kimmay you are about as thorough as they come. Thank you for the information.
NgoziLady 1 year ago
People been challenging you on your pH vids? There's nothing to challenge, it's science. Oh well with people sometimes I've learned.
Weewinkle7 1 year ago
hey kimmay, how do you test the pH of your hair if the hair is a solid?
myzzio 1 year ago
Thanks Kim, this really opened my eyes. I had no idea I was doing so much damage to my hair and my daughters hair. This really gives me a great foundation to understanding what our hair needs and how to grow and retain healthy hair. Also, I've been wearing protective styles for 2 weeks now, so I can't wait to see my growth.I even bought the banana clips and head bands. Thanks for the tips. One question however, I do you know if your hair needs protein? I've never used protein conditioners.
nickyworth25 1 year ago
BRAVO, you've very well, thank you for your research.
StarSpell5 1 year ago
Thank you so much, I threw away my Dr. Bronners, and I'm testing everything now with my strips. My hair looks healthier, shinier, and weirdly enough darker from using your leave in recipe. And it maintains moisture longer. You are truly a blessing, and a wealth of information.
duvey78 1 year ago
Thanks so much for sharing this information! I'm still on the hunt for a new shampoo after seeing what you shared about Dr. Bronners Castile Soap. Even black soap is highly alkaline 0_0! I really value the information you provide. It's raised the bar and made me ask a lot of questions when it comes to my hair (and skin) care. THANKS!
AfroTee 1 year ago
I EMAILED YOU WITH A QUESTION ABOUT USING LEMON JUICE IN MY HAIR,,,IF I USE LESS THAN A 1/4 MIXED WITH 8 OUNCES OF WATER...CAN I WET MY HAIR WITH THAT AND RE TWIST MY HAIR....NOT RINSING IT OUT... I HAVE BEEN DOING YOUR WATER MOISTURE AND TWIST PROTECTIVE STYLES FOR A MONTH... I AM LOVING MY HAIR
MsMissmaam 1 year ago
Great vid as usual!!! When is that dvd going 2 be available? I can't wait to get it.
143djohnson 1 year ago
THANK YOU for this Kimmay. I have never used any of this stuff in my hair except Dr. Bronners. What's funny is I have another brand of Castile Soap that I bought cuz it was cheaper than Bronner's and it says PH balanced, but I guess I should test it to make sure. Dr. Bronners does NOT say PH balanced, so whatever I have left of it I'll just use as a household cleaner. Thanks 4 the knowledge!!!
kharyzma4u 1 year ago
Kimmaytube, have you ever heard of alkaline water (for drinking)
Godschild002 1 year ago
very informational as always thank you very much for sharing the knowledge! peace and love to you!!
jamilaw88 1 year ago
Thanks so much for doing this vid! Very informative. I tried that Dr. Bronners soap and HATED it bc it left my hair hard and with a nasty film on it. Just couldnt understand what the "RAVE" was about that soap. BTW whats ur take on bentonite clay? Used it once mixed w/jojoba and peppermint oil and my hair felt super clean and (dare I say it lol) ~soft~
againstalloddz4 1 year ago
YOU'VE DONE IT AGAIN, THANKS!
ndstreet1 1 year ago
The acid of the lemon juice makes a lot of sense. Lemon juice is used to get rid of parasites in the stomach and body becuase it makes for a very acid environment which parasites can not live in:)
mekaziona 1 year ago
Thanks for the info
misscnr1 1 year ago
Very helpful! I would have torn my hair apart with my first Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse tomorrow, just in time. Hair saving video, as always. Thanks Kim!
annj11princess 1 year ago
Thank you so much for this video. I've been using Dr. Bronner's soap on my hair for a while now and I love the way it makes my hair feel but that obviously does not mean that it is beneficial to my hair. Thanks once again.
sWeEtSkItTlez 1 year ago
Very enlightening as usual! thank you so much for your time and all the valuable information. It is so important.
aKinkyHairMonologue 1 year ago
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mysskay 1 year ago
@mysskay I'd like to know where you got your "facts" from. As a pharmacy major, I know that if two miscible liquids are mixed, once they reach equilibrium they will stay at equilibrium. And it's better to test after they have had time to reach the equilibrium point. If she tested right away, she may get a portion that had a higher concentration of either the solvent (water) or the solute (lemon juice, for example), leading to an inaccurate result.
SassiCita 1 year ago
@mysskay And I'm if I offended you or anyone else in anyway, but that just doesn't seem like sound, factual advice to me. And that fact that Kimmay's channel is all about the facts is what I love about her channel.
SassiCita 1 year ago
Kimmay, I LOVE your videos. I did my BC a month ago and am still experimenting with products.
I've been using shampoo bars by Karen's Body Beautiful and Chagrin Valley Soap and Craft Co since I BCed. After watching your Structure of Hair series, I've decided that I should probably test their pH. Is this possible sine they are not liquid? Would putting some of the lather on a test strip work? Or dissolving some of the soap in a glass of water like you did in this video? TIA.
TheElbernitaFan 1 year ago
@TheElbernitaFan
You can try dissolving a piece of the soap into water (make sure the water is 7.0pH) it may work. I don't know.
But it is important to know that pH test trips can only test liquids.
That is the only way to get a reaction from the paper.
kimmaytube 1 year ago
Good to know.
itsme123445 1 year ago
Thanks for this video and keeping it real. Hair is sensitive to a lot of us and knowing the facts instead of the myths is a great help with this natural journey! Your tuck and roll has been one of my protective styles and has been really helping my hair stay moisturized and retaining some length, what more could a girl want...... LOL Thanks for all the wonderfully researched and well put together information it has definitely helped me!
meloyeloniki 1 year ago
Quite informative; facts that can't be disputed. I think that you should have been a chemistry professor / teacher!
naturaleducator 1 year ago
OMG!! No more dr bronner;s soap for me!! I guess I'll use it as washing detergent. Thanks so much for the info. I love your channel!!
aizzy830 1 year ago
Awww kimmy you're videos have been a god send, ur shampooing and detangling method works like a charm with a few minor adjustments to my hair and your suggestion of aloe vera juice is SOOO predictable it makes my hair super soft (like I have never seen before) and super shiny. Yup SHINE who wud have thunck it??? Thanks Kimmy I cant stop suggesting your methods to every natural i know. keep up the good work!!!
NialahWilliams 1 year ago
after one year of being natural my ends are brittle. Thanks to you I doing protective styling. Some people have commented they prefer me wearing the fro, but I'm about retaining hair grow. Oh, well. :)
PopGoesNappy 1 year ago
Excellent Video!!! Thank You:)
lilallnatural1 1 year ago
Another great vid! Seriously, this Ph series has been so informative. I learned so much. Thanks!
nappywriter 1 year ago
Thanks again Kimmay! Just curious exactly how much water did you use? The caramel treatment calls for ACV and I would like to keep the mixture in a safe for hair pH range. Seeing as 1/4:100 parts equals 4.0 pH I would like to know what 100 parts is actually measured at. Thanks again. Can't wait for you DVD to come out!
empressm6 1 year ago
I thank God for you! I really appreciate your devotion to hair education. I love to seek out knowledge of how to better care for our hair, but it would have taken me YEARS to figure out what you've learned about pH balance. THANK YOU!!
I love your energy and style and have thoroughly enjoyed all of your vid! Keep up the good work!!!
rizahovca 1 year ago
excellent info!! I will be retiring mr dr. bronners solution
vida130 1 year ago
I tried Dr. Bronners on my hair ONCE years ago (10 yrs?) - and it made my hair feel like crap. Very dry. But so many other people swore by it, I thought I was doing something wrong. I stopped using it, but I don't question my judgment after seeing your pH videos. Thanks so much!
basbleupeaunoire 1 year ago
My son has eczema so I looked on the internet to find out about making home made shampoo; after a few clicks I found there was a lot of talk about Bicarbonate of soda..........
I washed his hair with it and it seemed clean but it was not soft at all.........not any more!
Thanks!
HandMadeAfroHippie 1 year ago
This video and many more are so helpful. I am interested in making a ACV however I am clueless what measurements to use. Can you tell me how much water and how much acv? Please? Thank you so much and Godbless you :)
marquila2007 1 year ago
I love this information. It's always good to know more than just "what to do to your hair." It's most important to know "why you should do things to your hair." When I went natural I chose to no longer put stuff in my hair that people would just push me to buy. I take the time to get to know the products and their ingredients. Now I can step my game up to checking the pH levels. Thanks for the vid!
SheSingsLovely 1 year ago
this video came right on time...i was tempted to purchase dr. bronner's this morning. thank goodness i didn't waste my money.
brneyedmama 1 year ago
Your videos on pH balance always scare me straight! Lol and I mean that in the best way possible. All of the items you mentioned, I no longer use on my hair, but I still use Dr Bronner's soap for my skin (I can't let it go to waste). Thanks for the info.
MissBNatural24 1 year ago
I need to get strips to test some of my everyday products. It's funny that the products you mentioned either left my hair coated or dried out. Even if they were working for others, when my hair started acting strange, I left the product. Looks like I avoided further damage. Thanks for the informative vid.
By the way, The strip company sounds French. I think the pronunciation is (Mah-cherry) (Na-jel) :]
umkish 1 year ago
@umkish
Nope. it's a German- French company. That's exactly how they pronounce it.
kimmaytube 1 year ago
@kimmaytube
You learn something new. Thanks.
umkish 1 year ago
A+++ as usually:)
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PhillyDiva19154 1 year ago
Thanks for this updated video I use Dr Bronners on my body daily hair sometimes so after watching your video last week I switched back to using Giovanni on my last hair wash and what a huge difference I think I will use Dr Bronners as a household cleansers bcuz I used it to clean my shower and the results were amazing fyi I went to Whole Foods (my fav store) and purchased a few items veg glycerine jason dandruff shampoo na-pca moisturizing spray for the skin...you have great videos
luvjnz 1 year ago
Another enjoyable video and I appreciate you helping me to understand the structure of my own hair. The ph tests are great because I didn't know how IMPORTANT ph balance really was. Thank, thank, thank you for all the HELPFUL important information. I made you leave-in conditioner and I love it. It makes my soooooo soft. All day long my hair feels so moisturized and soft. Don't stop informing us.
Naturalloveable1 1 year ago
I won't use Dr. Bronner's on my hair anymore after your videos. I bought it recently and used it twice so far.
I'm quite sure it's a fine to use as regular soap though and that's it's primary function.
iusescotchtape 1 year ago
You always give great info to think about. Thanks!
shany9988 1 year ago
Kim I have a question: I love love love my aloe vera juice, however when i mix aloe vera juice with water and use it on my hair.. it make my scalp itch. I had use this mix after i wash my hair, and it still made my scalp itch.. I even use a raw aloe vera gel from a leaf in my hair and it too made my scalp itch. I am torn,because i have used a dilute acv mix with water and my hair loved it. But i love how my curls pop with the aloe vera juice..
CurlyTrini87 1 year ago
@CurlyTrini87
You may be allergic to it. It's always important to keep in mind that you're supposed to experiment and find what works for you. The info is shared as a general guideline to aid you in your personal search for the best products for your hair. . What works for me will not always work for you. Vice versa. This is why I'm hesitant to make a "my favorite products video" because it applies to my experience.
kimmaytube 1 year ago
oooh..u made is so much clear..
cinnabun1129 1 year ago
Thanks so much KimmayTube. This video taught me alot about my rinses. My hair doesnt feel damaged at all but I have been using a mixture of lemon/acv rinse on my hair now I know to leave the lemon out and just add a small amt of acv.
GooGoo32 1 year ago
its funny how you speak so clearly, inform us on a level so rudimentary that a child can understand it...you basically put the hay down where the goats can get it & and people still... constantly misunderstand you lol thanks for not giving up though!
dumbdumdditty 1 year ago
@dumbdumdditty
Thanks for your comment. It is appreciated! :o)
kimmaytube 1 year ago
Awesome job Kimmay!
I'm so glad I didn't pick up the Dr. Bronner's soap up from Trader Joes the other day. I'm starting to collect products in anticipation for my BC lol. I know it's too early, but I'm soo excited!
I'll be tuning into your fav products videos for recommendations as well. :)
160Days2Lose2 1 year ago
Thumbs up!
anaturalme 1 year ago
thanks again for the good info
526mom 1 year ago
Great video!
Just wondering will conditioners have a pH number since there not exactly a liquid? And, if so does the safety standard raise or fall for conditioners?
presuchz21 1 year ago
@presuchz21
Conditioners are liquids. :o)
kimmaytube 1 year ago
@kimmaytube To add to that question, I was wondering if henna mixes could be tested or is it too thick and pasty? By the way, do you henna? .....And thanks for another great video!
HairLikeMyDaddy 1 year ago