Ask Dickey! Ep 59: Breaking vs Shedding

The full question: How do I know if myhair is breaking as opposed to shedding? I'm a 4A and I wear twist outs and wash and gos. Should I trim my hair every 6 weeks or less to promote growth?

Music by warner case.

[lnewtonsc]

That first wash after a fresh trim is always amazing. No knots. Easy detangling. 🧖‍♀️

[ChidaygoM]

Dear Dickey, if you don't have it already, I think you need to sell a #TeamDickey t-shirt with a cartoon character resembling your likeness on it and a little speech bubble that says "I hope that helps". I would rock it, and I think it would be very popular because you just have an amazing personality and I stan for all of this important information you are giving right now.

[tichanti]

His recommendations about wash and go styling are the truth! I believe it is one of the reasons my hair started to grow and I was able to retain length. I’m somewhere in the 4 type hair category. Listen to a professional when they are giving you knowledge. Thank you Dickey!

[speedhawk]

Thanks Mr Dickey! After watching your videos, I have been doing wash and goes every 1-2 days, with little to no shedding.

[WATCHWOMAN]

The daily, or every other day wash n go's absolutely stops any shedding or breakage.

[JoAnnaTheSoulStringerJohnson]

Class is back in session!!!! The Truth Teacher returns!!! I've always explained the difference between shedding and breakage as pieces vs whole strands. Whole strands should indicate shedding whereas pieces would indicate breakage.

[teeenuhbeenuh]

Dickey, I loooove your beautiful freckles! Your hair looks amazing as well! I had constant breakage with relaxed hair no matter how much I moisturized my ends. Now that i'm natural I rarely have breakage, just normal shedding...such a relief!

[thecreativelady]

I was just talking about shedding vs. breakage. Always great information over here! Thank you!!! ✅

[ossier]

Love your freckles. I’m growing out my gray hair. I stopped twist outs because my ends were getting thin. I get mine trimmed every 3mos.

[Erika.Nichole.B]

Daily wash and go's completely changed the game for my hair. My curls are defined (even before I use products) and the growth has been amazing! I do my entire routine in the shower. It feels odd to shower and NOT co-wash my hair. lol

[peajay]

Hi Dickey can you show us using a 4c hair model how to do a daily - overnight wash and go to style to wear in the morning? I don't wear my hair out as it always shrinks (completely to my scalp - no debate on this) and just is not very attractive so I have to stretch practically every wash/wet. I typically separate my wet/drying hair (with leave in conditioner and/or curl cream on it) into 4 sections and use 2-3 hair ties on each section to stretch. I tie it down then wake up and dry some more then typically will put in a bun or use a hair clip. My concern is that on one specific side of my hair (right side) is consistently weaker than the other. As of lately, i feel like as I am doing this method, It may be breaking my hair - especially on the back/lower section of the right side of my head. I would love your feedback + tutorial on how to properly stretch overnight for a loose bun/updo in the morning.

I only ever take hair advice from you - you are a Godsend. Thank you so much for your videos.

[diamondsandlipgloss]

my 3c 4a 4b hair was shedding split and breaking since i went natural in May 2010 until about 3mos ago...I'd try everything and nothing worked until i found these videos. i like my hair straight but my hair likes to be wet /damp...i big chopped AGAIN & dampen daily and the shedding almost doesn't exist anymore..i also think using Ion (or any)semi permanent black hair color caused some damage...thank you for all of the helpful videos 👍🏽

[missbeehaven]

You're so cute!!! Love love love your advice!!

[marysimon]

Hi Dickey! What is the best product to use on my natural silver gray kinky dry hair? What products from the hair rules collection would you suggest? I want something to make my hair more manageable and to also bring out my coily hair texture. Thanks so much.

[ShykoAmos]

I love you Dickey you are so inspiring and help me to not give up on my 4C pepper grains. Even tho all the girls I see on youtube with 4C hair seem to still have this long unattainable hair your videos make me want to work everyday to embrace and take care of the what I have on my head. I feel like my hair will not grow and maybe its just genetics. some girls get big booties, some girls have the ability to not be fat whatever they eat, other girls no matter what texture may just have that hair gene. I got the booty but the hair sadly no. I'm not bald tho... far from it so I'm thankful for that, Your videos remind me to be thankful and to keep showing up for and do the best for my hair.

[cbabego]

Did you open a shop in California?? Btw...💕your look!!

[License]

I was thinking you were going to tell her that if you see a white tip on one end of her stands then its shedding. If its pieces then its breaking.

[waxyjas]

Now you recommend daily wash and go’s. I wash about every 3 days Would wetting hair in between that be okay as oppose to restyling everyday?

[mdlw]

Are you able to do a twist out demo on your channel? Or direct me to one if you already have one? I somewhat understand the concept of blowing conditioners and oils into the hair before twisting it up but I think it’d be helpful to see it done. Thank you! Great video as always!

[chevybrown]

Love the new look and positive message Dickey! Help! I have 4 natural 4a daughters ages 14, 7, 6 and 4 and it’s not ideal to wng them daily...need help with a regimen please as their hair is suffering from my procrastination of being overwhelmed and busy mom of 5.