Hair Damage Diary #2

Every time I film one of these I realise I haven't really been clear about my 'damage'. My hair is bleached and so obviously is damaged to a degree anyway but the main issue I have is breakage I suffered the last time I had a full head of bleach. This was a clean break which is now growing, my hair isn't brittle or weak I'm just trying to nourish it as much as possible in the hope it will grow quickly.

Another issue I had was hormonal, I shed a lot of hair over a period of around 8 weeks that some of the products mentioned did help slow however this has now settled. I'm now left with relatively soft, healthy (for bleached) hair that is thin because of the damaged sections. When I talk about the 'breakage slowing down' I'm really refering to the hair shedding which was previously coming out in clumps in the shower but is now back to normal. I'm considering extensions to fill out those sparse areas while it grows, I'm not concerned about tension/traction damage as I'm not looking for much length and I have at least a couple of inches of health, undamaged roots to adhere them to.

I felt I needed to add some extra info as a recent instagram post sparked a lot of 'advice' such as 'leave your hair alone', 'dye it dark and cut it', 'why not just use clip ins, they won't damage your hair' - the list goes on.. My hair isn't snapping off, it's cool! besides which if it all falls out that would be a great video, wouldn't it? *ugly cry*

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[wendybee]

I would avoid the extensions. They will show through the thinner areas and probably cause more breakage. I'd stick with what you are doing and be patient, hard to do. Or like others have said, you could go with a cute pixi cut and let it all grow out from there. You are lovely and would look great with shorter hair! Beware that any consultation with someone that does extensions may be biased. I hope they would do the right thing for you! ~Wendy

[rachel-xpzr]

I don't know if you've ever watched the YouTuber simplynessa15, but she also suffered from bad breakage throughout the years; instead of paying £200 for a weave every month she's simply purchased a bunch of really nice wigs and wears those every day, letting her natural hair grow back to full health for months at a time without having to damage it at all. Don't know if that would appeal to you, but it's working for her! :)

[jecfallon]

I've had fully bonded hair extensions twice. Once with real hair, once with fake hair. Not for me. Incredibly itchy, heavy, unpleasant. And I have extremely thick hair and the bonds still showed through. Completely your choice but I would advise against - there is a huge risk you will lose more hair in the process. I think you hair is looking pretty great with what you are doing. Maybe just wait it out 6 more months? I also love your hair shorter. Loving the lipstick on you by the way. And love your videos.

[MessyFreckle]

How about a pixi cut instead of extensions? Get it cut to a healthy length and leave it natural/undyed for a while to grow and get back in shape? Think it'd really suit you x

[rebeccaeilidh]

Instead of all the expensive products, you should try coconut oil. Just the pure coconut oil for cooking with, nothing fancy and pretty cheap. I had hair your length and it was very broken from bleach damage, I wasted so much money and eventually decided to go natural with hair care. My hair is now butt length within 2 years, which is kinda crazy for me! I swear by using coconut oil as an overnight treatment a few times a week, it detangles, softens and protects your hair from mechanical and water damage without any silicones. I have fine, greasy hair so I just have to make sure to wash it out with lots of cone free conditioner, as shampoo won't remove oil completely. The thing about all those expensive conditioners is that they make your hair feel better by smothering them in silicones, but that actually is counter productive and just masks damage and causes the hair to feel worse in the end (so you buy more products). You might like reading the forum on the longhaircommunity website, there's a wealth of knowledge there for rehabilitating and growing damaged hair without expensive treatments.

[tinyshinystar]

Once I stopped faffing with my hair it started to grow. I used the loreal strengthening spray and scalp massages and my hair now grows so fast it's costing me a fortune in cuts and root touch ups lol. I wash it once a week, sometimes sooner if I have a need for my hair to look nice sometimes longer if I can get away with staying home with it in a bun lol. I completely stopped using all heat, most styling products and stopped over brushing

[SaraWrightsmw]

I see a lot of comments saying no to the extensions, but if you did set up a consultation with a reputable salon, they will be honest with you as to whether you should get them or not. I am a hairstylist and have tried many different types of hair extensions. I went through some damage starting a year ago. I color/bleach(lighten) my own hair and had overlapping, which caused damage. I have not used lightener on my hair since April and have been trying out different hair extensions since May. I will be honest in saying the fusion/bonded extensions I tried for only 4 weeks did do some slight damage my hair, but nothing too excessive because I did put them in as well as took them out correctly. After that, I switched over to Hot Head tape in hair extensions and have been very impressed. I have bought 2 different sets and have noticed my hair growing and becoming so much healthier. They are also very light weight, even compared to other tape in brands I have tried. I believe you have tried the tape-ins though? I just like them much better than the fusion/bonded. Those tend to hurt my head, especially when laying down, and do not feel as natural as the tape-ins. Again, that is just my opinion and personal experience! The damage from extensions usually is caused from improper application or removal. Even though you did ask for opinions, it ultimately is your decision in what you choose to do! :)

[happygohols]

I am going to Vegas next week (last minute booked up!) so I watched all your and Emma's Vegas vlogs recently and your hair looked amazing with extensions! You really suit it, don't feel vain at all if because if something gets you down that's has a quick and easy fix, go for it. Life is far too short. X

[ayjay]

I agree with a few others about coconut oil. My hair is fine with greasy roots and dry ends. I put it on the bottom half of my hair, leave it on overnight and it does make a difference. As a former hairdresser I would say please leave the bleach for a while, if it's making your hair break off then it's doing no good. Perhaps a honey blonde semi permanent colour would be an idea? They give your hair shine and condition as well as colour 😊😊😊

[dorasdiary]

Hi Khila! The best thing I have ever, ever done to my hair was Olaplex. It's a salon therapy in principle but you can find the KIT in Amazon and use it at home(that's what I did). I 've got dry and frizzy curly hair, had been using mousse on every wash and my hair was getting very tangly and dry on the second day and was never growing. After two therapies and having done highlights in between, I styled my hair just with a leave in conditioner (what???) and my curls were frizz free for 4 days (!!!). This is some serious re-hydration and has never happened to my before! Absolutely amazed by it!

[weeemma]

If I was you I would definitely book in for a consultation for the hair extensions, just to know if it's definitely what you want. From experience the pricing varies, here in Scotland a full head it about £600 and a half head about £400, you will also need to get the 'put up' ( meaning the bonds are pushed up, and any bonds that have fallen out will need to be out back in) ( also make sure if any bonds do fall out, to keep them safe as when you go back to get the maintenance or to be 'out up' they can put them back in), these are about £40 and you need then every 4-6 weeks. I would say to shop around, go to a couple of places ask about pricing and hair types. The hair type will also alter the cost, like synthetic hair is less expensive that real remi or Indian hair. The cost will also be varied by the length of hair, obviously for you it's the volume and thickness that are your main focus. Personally I think it is great for damaged hair and can last up to a year with good

[kowa]

my experience Khi was that I used to get my hair bleached all the time by my friend that was training to be a stylist in a salon, she only charged a tenner & did it in her living room, so I took advantage. cue fucked up lightbulb coloured hair! i then went through a crazy patch and coloured my hair brown from a box dye, i personally think this damaged my hair even more! recently i plucked up the courage and found a good salon to care of my hair and we went through the amazing process of me getting my hair light again. basically three lots of bleach highlights plus lots of clever stuff. my stylist always tells me how good my hair feels and to say my hair is bleached it does look pretty damn healthy, but i only think it looks this way since handing myself over to a professional, i dont over heat style and don't wash it often. i dont know what it is, could just be genes! but to all those people that think darker is best and bleach is bad - its not always the case! i wouldn't dream of telling you what to do, Khi and im not an expert either, do what you want, you always live with the consequences anyway, you embrace them and thats what i bloody love about you. xoxo

[bencope]

Hiii, just wanted to say i love your videos and always watch them. I am a hairdresser in derby and i do actually do hair extensions in the salon i work at. I had a client in exactly the same situation as you, breakage from over processing with colour etc, i ended up doing boned hair extensions on her and she loved them! Her hair grew alot with the extensions in and we are now at a point where she can have added length as well as volume. Im not going to lie and say they arent damaging to your hair because they are if they arent looked after properly, but with the right care and products they will do minimal damage if any. I would defiantly go and have a consultation with the salon and see what they have to say. I always have a really good relationship with my hair extension clients so i try and get them back every few weeks just to check the extensions and see how they are getting on with them. I hope this helps alittle.

[gnislia]

I think the only wear your hair will repair will be to just leave it alone. Stop dying it, stop using heat. I know that's hard but it's the only fail safe route to fixing your hair. Extensions could honestly make you lose giant lumps of you hair 😕

[Makinafamily]

OGX coconut milk serum. It's really helped my breakage. I tried redken I think the OGX is way better and cheaper. I use it on damp or dry hair, it's definitely worked wonders. Mine was broke all through atm it's now just at the front. Also I've purchased the OGX biotin serum now. Also I was reading about hair loss, and how you could be low in ferritin, and blood tests might not pick up on it, I've purchased ferroglobin (sp?) it's a liquid, to see if that improves my hair. Glad your doing these vlogs though.

[amberleigh]

I have had bonded extenstions twice and i loved them! If you really take care of them then your hair will be fine. I didn't have any breakage or damage from either time having them in. I have naturally fine hair aswell and the bonds were not visible at all, I suppose it depends how good the stylist is though. I think you should definitely give them a go, the worst that could happen is that you have to remove them.

[emma]

I would advise you to avoid extensions, in the long term I think you'll be better off leaving it be and allowing it to grow back healthily

[Helena-vlko]

I had a similar problem when I decided I wanted to go from black hair to blonde hair. Not knowing what I know now, I absolutely wrecked my hair! I have always had long thick hair, and it went so thin and was very uneven due to breakage. I used a mayonnaise treatment twice weekly (you can get them online or cheaper from ethnic hair shops) or just mayonnaise if I ran out! I however, felt the same and I wanted thick long hair again so I went for micro ring and then bonded extensions. To be honest, this made things worse. My hair was already weak and the weight and tangles meant that when the extensions came out my hair was even thinner. The only plus for me was because I'm very self conscious I managed to get a bit of length back to pull around my face. I was back to square one again doing everything you're doing now to build it back up again though X

[amixeblu]

Console yourself with the fact that a lot of it has broken off (yeah, not that consoling in and of itself - I know) and that that is why it's thin now. Trust me, it will grow back! And when it's that short, it doesn't take that long. In about 6 months things should be drastically improved! :D

[ish]

Kala letzmakeup siobhan is an Irish YouTuber and she used the lee Stafford growth products and it really did work for her also if you massage coconut oil into your scalp once or twice a week this will really help with the quickness of the growing out process 👍🏻 Love your vids