Natural hair is only hard because people don't really like or accept their natural hair. I love seeing women actually wear their naps and kinks with confidence!
Totally agree. I don't even buy curl cream or any of that junk anymore. My mama said it best: just make sure your hair clean and grease it and braid down at night. Best natural hair advice ever. I love your channel because the vids are simple plus I like your personality. These females be doing way too much. " I wash my hair once a year but co wash everyday" ew.
Greasing the hair, braiding it down, and washing it twice a month is what my grandma would to me and my sisters' hair as kids. Our hair was super healthy and grew down our backs. Now-a-days, everyone thinks the secret to healthy hair is piling loads of products onto their hair while taking hella vitamins and only cleansing their hair once every blue moon. I never understood why some RU-vidrs take out shampoo from their wash routines, either.
I agree with you. I stumbled upon YT hair videos back in 2010, and I actually miss those days. It was more pure, for lack of a better word. Every video on hair nowadays is just a commercial. Hookers up in here wearing flash eyelashes and three pounds of foundation to install some "crochet" braids, posing to some whack techno music for the first two minutes of every video. I became so bored with hair videos, a couple of years ago! I mean, how many twistout videos do we really need? I do think it's good that people have been able to become entrepreneurs through YT and build their businesses, but it just felt a lot less gross back in the day, when people were just sharing their thoughts and experiences, instead of trying to sell you shit on the low because they're sponsored. I try to only watch (and make) videos that show or say something that I *haven't* seen a million times. Thanks for keeping it 100, as always!
+nappyheadedjojoba AMEN!!!!!!!!!! "...wearing flash eyelashes and three pounds of foundation to install some "crochet" braids, posing to some whack techno music for the first two minutes of every video."
I feel the same way.. Prime example Longhairdontcare2011..bless her soul but her videos were real!! with a real background and all. I think that's my problem, I started a YT channel a while back to inform ppl on my hair because a lot of ppl ask me and I feel like I have no content to share because all the famous YToubers do the same thing. When I get a bomb twist out and want to share, I don't see the point because everybody else got them. And then you have the 3 something curly girls that get 40K view on their twist out videos which honestly always look like a wash-n-go to me. lol And then the make-up gurus get all the views now..like I know you don't wash your hair with make-up on. I like to share what I do with my hair but now it's all abt lighting and white background or people won't care.
I'm so sick of all the white back grounds, everybody got the same ikea crap and christmas lights behind a curtain. Then who wash they hair with a full face of makeup on ? This is the reason I don't do alot of video's anymore. I'm not trying to keep up with the youtube Kardashians. All these video's are fluff ! If I don't have anything to say I refuse to do a fluff video. RU-vid has become one big infomercial...smh !
I keep seeing that some people are getting the impression that I was going to stop making videos or that I have nothing else related to natural hair to talk about. That's not an issue for me. I can talk about natural hair all day, I just refuse to sit and regurgitate the same topics over and over again. The natural hair videos aren't going anywhere.
+AfrikanHairGod I completely agree. One point you made in your video was that back in the day circa 2007, and mind you when I say back in the day, I'm talking about back when there weren't ANY commercials on youtube it did feel ORGANIC. I would rather people post videos about things that they actually care about rather than chugging out these paid videos, and recycled material. Its okay to come back when you feel inspired and have something to say. I have no qualms with that.
+Amina “Falala” Tinkala I've seen all that done and discussed many times too. The truth is that most people don't want to see that so most vloggers don't waste their time making them. Everyone wants the styling videos which is why that is mostly what you see.
+Amina “Falala” Tinkala thank you. But yes it's sad that the variety is lacking but that is mostly in part to the viewership. I can speak first hand. I always get excited to do extremely informative and unique videos but when I do, it doesn't receive the same reaction as say if I do a rant video like this one. People say the hate the way RU-vid is now but that's collectively due to them and the attention that they give certain videos.
AfrikanHairGod you are so right u make me rethink all the videos I have ever watched..... I feel like it only helped to a certain point now its just getting over Dunnnnnnn thank you so much for this vid
You hit the nail on the head with this video. The business side of RU-vid will never own me. I've remained true to myself and those that watch me. If a product is crap that's exactly what I'll say. But yeah this video was everything and these things needed to be said.
+Melshary Love-Arias i loooooooooooove your honesty. You're so funny with how you handle hair products I just can't... for some reason one of your videos cured me of my obsession with products....
I watch RU-vid for education. The best thing I leaned from you was in one of your videos was when I spray my hair with water, don't manipulate my hair until the water has had a chance to soak in. That bit of advice SAVED my hair. Letting the water soak in before I touch it makes a HUGR difference in how my hair feels and how I can style it. Thank you for the advice. I appreciate every bit of info I can get. Thank you.
+AfrikanHairGod It pains me to say this out loud, but maybe you should take a 30 day break from Utube. I think stepping back will put things into prospective for you as far as "do you want to continue your channel" I'M A BIG FAN OF YOURS I'd hate to see you go. But I think a mini-sabbatical from Utube might do you some good. I can hear the frustration. Just remember to do what's best for y-o-u. :)
Desiree M Oh no, don't get me wrong. I'm cool with doing the videos now. I realize that I have to just bubble myself in away from the natural hair gimmicks, methods, etc. and it just allows me to focus on what's important instead of getting distracted by everything else. RU-vid used to stress me out at times but as of right now, I'm fine. If you noticed my videos have had a more relaxed feel, like me looking all homely in my dookie twists on this video for example. That just works better for me than trying to put on for da 'Tube.
***** I like the dookie twists and your smart ass commentary NEVER stop that. my sis-in-law wants crochet braids i almost peed myself thinking about your video.
Everything you said was on point ! It's nothing more than competition and product pushing. You can watch 10 different RU-vid channels and they all will be reviewing the same damn products. And oh I just love how "randomly" everyone decides to do a second big chop, tapered hair cut or drastic hair color change AT THE SAME TIME. Like cmon now.
+T Toliver why the fuck do they all do that omfg lmao why they cut their hair off after reaching the length they wanted. The only ones who haven't chopped is the glam twins and I love watching them even though my hair will never look like theirs lol
I knew the RU-vid hair community has gone too far when girls were starting to use puddings and souffles on their hair. And what's up with everybody sitting there and posing for 2 minutes before every video. But, my ultimate pet peeve is when they're like "If you wanna see how I achieved this look, then stay tuned." Like bihh, I saw the thumbnail to this video! Of course I wanted to see how you achieved that look.
I'm sick of these low self image women (in particular) talking about "texture discrimination " because they're the same ones subscribed to looseygoosey123 when they have 4c hair....Yet when you watch a 4c hair type that has a bomb wash and go, it's "oh, that can't be 4c." You're not gonna see yourself represented if you don't support others that look like you, and if you refuse to see the beauty in yourself...
+Tianna Barber I completely agree... We all can be biased when it comes to subjective preference. I make a point to go out of my way to support other male natural hair vloggers because often times we don't receive the same love as do everyone else on here. Yet you don't see me crying and complaining talking about "GENDER DISCRIMINATION". BE the change that you want to happen and realize that there is more to life than subscribers & followers on social media. Cuz trust when you sign off most of these people are no longer there.
The online natural hair care community is simply following what the beauty and cosmetic industries have done for years: bring out the same old product in a different packaging and new wording to help part the money from your pocket. Look how many red lipsticks there are. I like your truthful take on the BS that a lot of women face and buy into.
+EclecticFlavor. Which is ridiculous, because I'm in the 4 range and have no desire to watch a video with 2 or 3 textures... no shade, it's just that there's nothing much for me to learn from those hair types..
+EclecticFlavor. TALK ABOUT IT! smh The moment I cut my hair people stopped checking and I stopped caring lol. So many girls will literally hold onto length for the sake of viewership smh
i hate when youtubers start their video like "im back, sorry i haven't been making videos, ive been so busy, this was not to make yall miss me, blah blah blah"
Yeah sis, and when people make a first YT appearance with massive hair, and out of the blue start trying to teach viewers how to grow long natural hair...I'm like gal when was your big chop or transition? Give me a break smh.
I'm glad you did thid video. I decided to stop doing natural hair videos this year. I really dont have that much to say. Im in a 6 month protective style challenge but my hair stays braided for the most part. I also only use a few products and I dont change them. I dont do length check. I dont do product reviews. I turn down collab offers from companies all the time because I dont use their products and I dont want to change my products just for one video. My hair is doing well on a simple routine. Im focusing now on my mental health videos and blog stuff. I have not been happy with doing hair videos for some time so I decided to just stop until I feel happy about it again. Until then I know that I am not focusing on hair videos for the rest of the year. Im happier focusing on other stuff that I enjoy.
+mahoganyknots As he was talking I was thinking about you and how you keep things simple, yet I still love your vids. The fluff really isn't needed and it has become annoying. Thanks for always keeping it real girl. ;)
+mahoganyknots yep I'm running out of content to up load also.... -_- my views DON'T reflect the amount of subscribers i have. SMH... my instagram is becoming more successful. -_- soo.... hmmmmp..... youtube..... after 9 years. hmmmmppp. lol
mahoganyknots I loved watching your videos when I first big chopped. I actually look on YT for new videos from you (just saw your babygirl doing your makeup). I love that you all keep it real, and yes I'm so over the natural hair community.
Some people are more worried about growth instead of having a healthy head of hair. We may be "loving and embracing our hair" but some of us still have this complex and fascination with long hair and are trying to prove a point that our hair can grow. It's like the 'get rich quick' stuff but for hair. Everything is monetized. Every company hops on board when stuff is popular. Everybody and they mama has a co-wash, curl enhancer, sulfate-free this and that and I give it all the side eye. It's nice to see that we have representation/options in stores or whatever but I'm too frugal for that. Like with anything, what works for you won't work for me and what works for me is my nice, simple products that each costs less than $7! They work for my hair and my pockets Lol
I agree, when I first started I was in my bathroom recording, now it's like people try to keep up with what they think is current thinking that it would get them more views because everything now is a big competition where as though some big RU-vidrs say they don't want to work with smaller youtubers or you may have your audience keep comparing what you do to the next youtuber but in a negative way. All the original people got pushed to the background because for some reason alot of people like when youtubers be fake in their videos and try to act as if they have this perfect life. I'm sick of people saying to me, "I feel so sad for your hair" or "your hair use to be so pretty" I'm just over it.
+kikicouture10 The dead has ARISEN! OMG I missed watching your videos so much. You were one of the old school RU-vidrs I could relate too. I remember you whole 21 month transition journey to becoming natural.
So true , I am so sick of these women posing and acting like models for the first 15 minutes of the video.. I have to skip to them actually talking about what the title is about.... . And it seems everyones face has to be "beat to the Gods".
For real! The videos be 15 minutes long, they take damn near 12 minutes to explain what the fuck they doing and talking about everything else but doing the style!! I be like bitch... Get to the damn point
I agree and the thing I dislike the most is when youtubers make an "updated" twist out,braid out, or wash and go tutorial, but it's the same technique and they're just using some new products that were sent to them. Having 5 different videos on a twist out shows you've done everything thing already.etc
You're not tripping, everything you said is true. That's why I watch a select few you tubers, you being one of them. Some of the followers of the more popular you tubers are a trip, the other day I saw them jump down a girls throat because she asked a question. Keep doing what you're doing, I'll keep watching you, I love your content.
I am in absolutely tears!!! "trimming their hair during the phases of the Moon. washing their hair between menstrual cycles." I can't. I gotta pause the video, I'm laughing so hard. hahahahahahahaha you are so darn real. I love it!!!
Wow I couldn't like this video enough. It's crazy how all the things you talked about, I think about all the time... there really isn't much to offer in the natural hair world which is why I made a vlog channel. It's organic, genuine and I feel there isn't competition. Thank you for making this. Someone had to say it
That needed to be said!!! I just recently found you so don't you go anywhere.... been looking for someone who speaks the truth. I am a 64 yr. old natural with mixed gray, chemical/color free healthy long hair. Now listen up.....I so enjoy your videos!!! You know what you're talking about and you have a God given gift! You are much appreciated and I don't pay attention to too many people period. You are a blessing to me. Have a great day and thank you for the truth.
Yes some video just look like commercials. Are you sure your not working for the product company? Then you have the makeup ladies who are starting to look like twins. They all look the same and do the same thing, prime,contour, liquid foundation, powder more powder, then powder to make cheekbones look swollen, on and on and on. Its just the same thing to the point that some of the dark ladies starting to look close to light bright darn near white .:/
I think these feelings can be applied to any community or genre of RU-vid video. I remember watching videos back in like 2007 and comparing them to videos today, so much has changed. At the start, it was just people who had a voice, an opinion, getting themselves out there and finding people who felt the same about a given subject. Then people realized they could make money, so their channels exploded. And people that started as just viewers & commenters saw this and thought "Yeah, I want in on that! I want $$$ and fame and all that shit too!"...it's great now to see videos of higher quality, better lighting and sound and all that...but I miss the honest, blunt, organic way that RU-vid used to be.
You're right. A lot of hair/ beauty videos are like infomercials. It's comically ridiculous when a company sends the same product to several people on RU-vid and they have to get creative when they review it; like we didn't just see that on a million other channels.
I miss the old RU-vid. I know exactly what you mean. My old favourites were Rustic Beauty and Wj539 - their videos were so genuine. As my channel has grown I've been feeling pressure to follow suit with nice backgrounds, bright lights, good audio etc. in order to keep up. Thing is, it's really tough to do that and be yourself. Thanks for your video!
Washing hair in between menstrual cycles??? I'm done! LOL!!!!!! You and that jug of water. After being natural for so long, I do still go to the natural hair shows every now and then just for products! I've never gotten paid or received free products but I use a lot of products on my channel only because I love trying new products! And I know better after 16 years. LOL! For these businesses, and RU-vidrs making it a business, in the end it's about tha money! Anyway, I am serious when I say this - You. Are. Hilarious!
Prime example.....Those damn SCALP MASSAGERS! EVERY HAIR VIDEO is being sponsored by those damn companies. Like my God just use your damn fingers! I don't even think they really work or last long.
I got one.. It's alright. lol It's a good scalp scratcher..lol sometimes I feel like it works better than my fingers...SOMETIMES. I don't use it all the times like those YT "say" they do but when I feel like I need something more than my fingers.
LOL I bought one. I've had it for a little over a year. And I actually love it 😶 Especially now that my hair is longer; I feel like it gives a better scrub than my fingers and I can get to all parts of my scalp (I have pretty thick hair).
+ronniemonnie I bought those shampol brushes from the beauty supply atore for a dollar and it worka great I'll stick tk that lol. It does make it easier tho. The one youtubers advertise seem clumsy to me. lol
I got an electric back massage from the Target clearance section and use it on my head to help get rid of migraines. But it helps with the blood flow to my scalp. Got it for like $3 or something like that.
I totally agree with you!! i was trying to watch some videos and i get frustrated because of the 10 minute dialogue, the 5 minute shaking of hair and that darn word "method" i hate it. I admit that when i first went natural RU-vid was great reference but now it's driving me nuts. I'm glad you said something now maybe we can move on from commercialism and get back to the real!! I love you man! !
That moment when you realize you've WASTED so much money, time, and energy trying to get your natural situation together for YEARS! When all along it was ONLY as hard,expensive and time consuming, as YOU made it! If you want to make life a little easier.ha You'd learn to keep it simple, find the few things that work, and keep it moving. Our-hair community, as it stands, has lost the mission for which it was meant to stand for. It looks like greed and the love of money WINS the day once again! #SoOVERIT
OMG!!! I feel the same..got tired of my natural hair, threw away my products, got a second big chop and I am now wearing a short mohawk that I LOVE!! Whew!! I read in the comments that you will still be making videos. I love what you do, keep it up!!!
I love you finally someone is saying what I need to hear more people should start treating their hair simply not like some kind burden that needs to be taken care of.So what If I wash my hair with a sulfate shampoo it still feels the same I'm happy to know that at least some people feel the same way about this
This was so refreshing to watch. I don't think I have ever had an opportunity to see natural hair videos for men. You opened a lot of doors for the male natural hair community. Great video!
Thank you for sharing your opinion. I have been watching your videos for almost two years, your frankness is what keep me coming back. No I am not a natural hair subscriber. I do love how educational, and detailed you have been during your journey. All that being said thank you for sharing your education and feelings. AfrikanHairGod
Yes to all of this, lol, especially the few people that will watch the repeat video's requested AGAIN, the hair typing, the product overloads, discrimination etc. Its a lot. Information nowadays is just being recycled by the new you tubers anyway so it's redundant. LOL on people still searching for the right moisturizer. Meanwhile I'm over here struggling trying to get rid of the products I've accumulated over the years! These topics are also the reason you don't see a lot of you tubers from 6 years ago still doing videos.
I love it!!!! I'm with you because I'm #TeamOverIt as well with folks being fake on YT talking about the same shit over and over and over and over again! You hit the nail on the head!! Love you to the moon and back!!!
I watch your old videos... and you've taught me a lot!!! I duplicated one hairstyle and it was bomb!!!! I am approaching my 1yr big chop anniversary and have needed help. Don't ever think that you are not needed. As more black women become natural they will need your help too!!! I appreciate your expertise and willingness to share. Thank you for being courageous!!!
I remember her! I loved her channel. She helped me get through my big chop phase. I miss those days. It was beautiful and authentic and it seemed like everyone was learning together.
This video is spot on. Been natural since 2005 and I remember the original natural hair videos where people were really trying to disseminate information and it wasn't a competition. Now it is all about making money and hair porn. I usually only make it through the first 2-3 minutes of a hair video before clicking on something else.
I love this video. This is one of the most honest talks about natural hair care/community that I have heard in a long time. You are right on the money with this!
Thank you for posting your videos. I learned alot about my hair, and you helped me be clear on how to organize my hair routine. I've watched your hair playlist and style techniques. Overall just thank you for the help/and your information. I apperciate it.
You're truly speaking the truth! RU-vid changed into a business and the employees aren't selling anything good or honestly anymore. 😊 Thanks for keeping it real.
I just found your channel a few days ago and I've been hooked. I'll comment on a few of your videos but I'm so late. I think it's good for authentic RU-vidrs to do videos on natural hair or just topics surrounding black hair and black lifestyle and ideas. I love the natural hair community that's authentic and not just stylish. Going natural for me as a corporate woman was a big deal. And I needed to listen to these videos and I learned so much on RU-vid just from coming here to learn about my hair. oh, natural hair care is like and addiction like you said :) but I think it's a healthy addiction. at least women/men have something constructive and positive to discuss and gather around. it's fun.
I actually liked that challenge because it inspired me to return to Aussie Moist conditioner after buying all sorts of expensive natural curly hair products. I was paying like $40 a month for fancy products when all I needed was to keep it simple with Aussie Moist and some coconut oil.
I started watching YT videos in 08-09 when I was looking into going natural. Back then people would be in their bathroom/bedrooms with dim lighting and genuinely sharing natural hair tips. Like anything that gets popular,, money can change the spector of things. I can definitly agree with the points you raised.
IKR? I unsubscribed a long while back to natural hair youtubers who had a large following because I felt they were not genuine anymore or were using viewers solely for their own financial gains. But you, I will always watch. You are still true to yourself, consistent, and genuine!
Honestly, RU-vidrs like yourself taught me how to care for my natural hair. At one point I was obsessed. I couldn't believe there was all this knowledge to be gained and it was a community because you could talk to each other and share. I stopped watching a lot of the people I use to watch because it seemed like everybody just wanted to be RU-vid famous and the content suffered.
I definitely agree, and I really see this going on within all the different communities on youtube. I can't tell you how many times the same makeup look has been done, and just given a different name. The hair styling videos kill me--if you see something has already been done, and you don't add anything new/different to it, what's the point of 20 million people making a video showcasing the same damn style?!
You are so on point with this video. I'm not trying to knock anyone's hustle but I am annoyed watching the same people do the same technique with different products. One of my reasons for wearing my natural texture was to get away from predatory hair companies. We've gone from spending millions on relaxers and products to repair relaxers to spending the same or more on freaking butters and gels. The viewers don't realize that these videos are sponsored so rarely is money being spent, meanwhile some of these ladies are spending their light bills on the "latest" product. It can be a little bit of overkill is all.
Btw, I love you, your personality and your videos!! There are still those of us who appreciate that organic perspective that you're talking about, and that's what you give so please don't stop!!
Thank you for keeping it real. That "3 different hair types in your hair anyway" part is so true. I watch you because you're a professional and you always keep it real. I love your rants. I watch videos to find quick hairstyles. Ain't nobody water washing. 🙅
Love this! I stopped caring & going to events after realizing that people didn't necessarily meet for knowledge and sharing experiences. All that mattered was how people looked, how on point one had to get their "natural" hairstyle, which vlogger you knew, and what product you buy/owned. In other words superficiality.
Your the realest of the real on here. I love all your videos and you have really helped me out with my natural hair journey. It will be two years in August keep the videos coming
Thank you so much for your candid conversation...I appreciate you. Being newly natural for about 8 months, I've watched many channels and wondered, why are all the women made up, face beat just to wash their hair? Yes, I almost became a "product junkie", but had to stop and think hard to when my mom used do my hair, before the creamy crack and went back to those days! I must say hair grease is my friend....most of the stuff out there that's "natural" are still laden with chemicals. Again, thank you for your honesty! Stay blessed!
Omg!! I loved this. Everything you said is true. I just gave up buying all this shit. I was like, fuck it. If taking care of my hair is giving me grief, then I need to change up my regimen.
I agree with you 100%. When I first started transitioning, I was buying all these products and listening to RU-vid reviews. Then after a while, I was like wait a minute, how can one person review a hundred different products and they are all good and they all create amazing results? Then I got tired and braided my hair up and put on a wig. I have about 2-3 products that I love. I made my own hair butter. I switch between rod sets and wigs. And that pretty much sums up my routine. Now my hair is longer than it ever been. And I didn't buy any pills, do the inversion method, or spend a bunch of time obsessing over my hair to achieve it. Once you go to one hair show you've been to them all. I went to one and was over it ever since. Ha! I swear you are my best friend in my head! Keep doing what you do. Honestly you're the only natural hair professional I watch faithfully on RU-vid and thats because you have kept it real.
I agree I agree I agree!!!!!! Been natural for 1 year and some months, never been a product junky and so proud of it. My hair care routine is as simple as it gets and I'm proud lol. My hair naturally grows fast so I'm not into all these different "hair growth methods", a lot of it is plum ridiculous. With a 1 year old son and a baby girl on the way I ain't got time for ALLLLLL the extra stuff. I just love you and your channel and how you ALWAYS keep it real. Thank you very much and please keep doing YOU!!!!!!
You are so right, it is so hard to know whether youtubers really like some product or is being paid to review them, and those that do say they are paid how honest are they about the product's performance? I usually have to find several opinions before I believe something. Quite sad I know.
I agree totally. When I first started 3 years ago. I was a product junky. I had to have the best smelling cream,gel, liquid out there. I had to stop and think about what is it really doing for me? I have since gone back to my basics, hair oil, eco gel, making my own hair cream, and aloe vera juice.
yeah, i am definitely over the products; found what works for me through trials and tribulations, but the education about ph was enlightening and helpful. now i just look for hair style inspiration because i am sick of wearing the same styles over and over.
You are so right when you say that information regarding natural hair has been exhausted. For those who have found what works best for their hair, there is nothing left to consume. I see this effect on popular hair blogs as well. Hair care tips are constantly recycled, and popular blogs either peddle products or stray into worthless gossip or "cultural" topics. I think this is an unavoidable end, however, and it may be the push that will eventually make hair truly "just hair". One of the problems I see right now is trying finding valuable information hidden behind the flashing lights. People new to natural hair or those seeking to change their natural hair care in some way may find it hard to reach genuine information. Like you said, popular youtubers seem more concerned with modelling and pushing products. They make videos aimed at using every product in a line and viewers are left to believe that the vidoes describe their actual regimens. I can see why people would be turned off to natural hair, thinking that it is too difficult, too expensive, and that their hair will never measure up to what they see in the videos. I haven't been natural for thaaat long. I have been at it for 6 years, and there are still things that I can and do learn. But for the most part, I'm good. Now I stay away from the drama that people use to stay relevant and only dive into specific hair care topics that I am interested in from moment to moment. And of course, I watch the RU-vidrs that stay real. :)
AHG I feel you! I found myself getting caught up trying to "fit" in with YT. If I don't feel like I have something special to share, then I'm good. Like you, I have 50,000 videos up already with the same WNG. I'm not about trying every product out there either. And I'm not gonna makeup styles or try methods for YT.
I started my natural hair journey June 2015 and just 2 weeks ago started watching "how to...natural hair videos" here and its really confusing....all those products and long processes... ways to do this and that. I even caught myself "trying to find if Im 3c or 4a!!! I really questioned myself about if I really want to go natural. It is really all about whay you said here...let it grow....it dont need to be complex and expensive. I love this video!!! Well said!
i had to get off the natural hair ledge.... i was spending too much money trying to keep up with all the products and spending way too much money... now i mostly do diy hair products and my hair is growing like crazy
I personally never like the 1 to 4 hair grading system and coincidentally 4c was the last on the list with 1a being the straight hair type... anyway i remember when being natural was about not putting chemicals and tons of products in your hair. Then it moved to curl pattern frenzy as if the new goal was to prove that their hair was able to "curl". That new mindset was indeed nurtured and now is taken by Compagnies selling and making big profit.
That is so true about the three different textures in people's hair. I just stopped trying to figure out my hair texture and just roll with it. But this is a good video.
You are so right love, The more I go further in my hair care journey the more simple the product use becomes. Water is your friend, use a simple oil to seal and follow with a cream. ,(coconut oil and shea butter works best for me). AND, I so use combs and brushes as needed. "I tried yall", to not use a comb and brush but my hair said no! Comb me and brush me, if you love me and I finally started listening to my own hair people and not everyone telling me what my own hair needs!.. I appreciate you African Hair God because you really helped me be honest about my own hair and the tip about letting the water stay in and then add the oil has been a game changer! Always Thank You for the love ..XoXo
I agree with EVERYTHING. Started my channel in 2009 to chronicle my hair journey since a few you tubers inspired me to cut my hair. If was organic, and gun back then. No fancy backdrops or lighting. Once I didn't have much else to "talk about", I stopped posting consistently. Came back a couple years later to see that I really didn't "fit" into the natural hair community anymore because ....1. I don't have more than 100,000 followers...which means I'm not considered a "guru" smh 2. My hair isn't long 3. I like to talk about more than just hair. But IT'S ALL GOOD! I plan to continue doing me because REAL will always recognize REAL!
I feel the same way now. lol I'm so glad I stumbled on his videos because I was starting to give up cuz I started to see ppl like all that make-up when making a video and i'm just as natural as it gets. lol like I gotta spend 2 hrs on make-up to make a 4 min video. I want to post so many videos of things I do with my hair but all the yt celebrities got them already so maybe that's my prob. I should post for the little ppl who actually don't care abt backgrounds and lighting and make-up and 20 diff product reviews.
Exactly what I said in both my videos. Its not hard work but then again i protect it more than wear it. I let it out like a new expensive dress because its delicate to me.
I think you make some valid and honest points but natural hair videos entertain me and seeing people stick with their journey motivates me to stick with my journey so I will keep watching even if it's the same material.
I agree with you. I think you, Naptual85, and LongHairAaron (I miss him alot) are who I follow. But you and Henny are my hair encyclopedia 1st and always, hands down. I think you have explained what things you use and why, what products you use, processes/procedures and I appreciate that greatly. I believe that you said that every thing about natural hair is done to talk about. I wanted to talk about natural hair on my channel, but I think I am too late on that train. But I know when I start my channel I will recommend to watch you because you have studied hair with you and your clients; and you are still learning. Thank you for still being yourself since graduating from college and cosmetology school. Thank you for journey, thank you for your words, and your videos. I appreciate it!! In regards of the "natural hair community" do you think you want to change it or build an Narada Ave with your skills with natural hair and self in general?
I learned alot about my hair after watching youtube videos for over 6 years. I can now bypass the bull crap. I do miss the earlier days because I was amazed how many people were willing to share information for free.
Oh this video 1000! You can run up some totals! My sis has TBL type 4a/b and did not do or use half the things promoted for natural hair. She D/C and washed her hair weekly . Her hair grew fast with no heat and protected hair styles. It takes most people 3-5 years to reach WLH or TBL depending if you BC or not and of course good hair practices.
I TOTALLY agree. I completely started my "natural" hair journey back in 99/2000. And there weren't many youtbube videos available for this movement. But there were many blog type websites available to interact with other natural heads. It was very organic, the presence of naturals was not mainstream at all. I can remember never worrying about my hair, whether it was wet, dry, straight, colored. I was totally FREE. And it was refreshing to know I was one of the only people in my circle who had embraced my true beauty without perms, weaves the whole 9. I wasn't trying to be an inspiration to others, but once the whole natural movement took place, I started getting calls, texts, and asked all sorts of questions.. ie What products did I use, How did I do this, How did I do that. And Im so simple.. I was like, where is all this coming from? Like fr fr I used water and grease. lol. But I was getting asked, did I ever try this product or that product or what shampoo/ conditioner did i use. And I was like, Im not new to this. Im true to this. And all those products weren't on the market when I left chemicals alone. I literally went back to my roots. What did mama and grandma do to my hair as a child? Because whatever they did worked. And I found myself more in the grocery store than in the beauty supply. Anyways. Im rambling. lol I really appreciate this video. You are NOT alone! Im so right there with u. blessings to u brother.
