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Thank you to everyone for sharing your thoughts and experiences with this topic. I tend to stay in my little bubble here on my CHANNEL, because I'm tired of constantly having to fight against years of indoctrinated misinformation of natural hair care. I have a wealth of knowledge and experience with natural hair and it has been my life passion and joy ever since I first saw the beauty of my own hair and what it was capable of. Sometimes, I believe that tends to get overshadowed by my personality, vulgarity, and fun shade but I'm happy and willing to share to those that are willing to receive it.
Please share this video so we all can have a proper discussion where we all are able to accurately delineate and make informed decisions when it comes to what you decide to do with your hair.
I see that I have quite a number of new subscribers from this video. For those of you that liked this video enough to subscribe, I offer you a disclaimer to understand that I am not your typical RUclips content creator and I'm not like any other natural hair stylist. I speak my mind and speak my words with conviction and freedom of expression. If you don't like cursing and derogatory language, if you don't like long videos, or if you unwilling to question and relinquish what you *think* you know about natural hair care, I may not be the channel for you. For everyone else, on behalf of our tribesmen, I you welcome to our AFRO TRIBE!
I’ve been watching you for years and have seen the development and evolution of your channel. Thank you for your authenticity and honesty on this platform, it’s much appreciated and needed. One day I hope to get a chance to get an appointment with you when I’m in ATL. Keep doing what you’re doing!
Your natural hair lives are truly a grown folks watch party 💜💜💜💜
Hi,
I'm glad you addressed this. I am a licensed cosmetologist and I am natural. I use oil and butters on myself and my clients. I watched a couple of those stylist and there is a lot of misinformation. One stylist said you only have sebaceous glands on your scalp and I was like🤔. Your body has sebaceous glands everywhere,there are More on the scalp than anywhere on the body. The detox states use no products with oil or butter in the first 5 ingredients. Everyone's hair is different. I did receive some knowledge from watching the trend. Thank you❤
Very balanced perspective.
I’ve learned to stop following natural hair trends for years now and mind mine and my hair’s business 🤷🏽♀️
This! Every yr there's a new natural hair trend that is just a money grab for those starting the trend. When people realize the amount of breakage they have from doing this, they will abandon it like so many other forgotten trend lol.
lol! My trichologists made me stop. Lol! They said those things are damaging your scalp and your hair. Haven't even oiled my scalp since February 2019. horrors and I use sulfate shampoo! lol!
Nowadays we have the “right” and the “best” natural hair treatments/routine/methods every week and honestly I am TIRED 🥱
You are right I have my routine and sticking on it😔😔 tired of those new trends which pop every time
We don’t have the same natural hair if something works for someone I’m not sure that it will work for me
Exactly and that is what I do too:)
So basically it’s the incorrect use of grease and oils and a lack of knowledge on how to properly cleanse the hair. You’re a True hair care professional.
Definitely!
Yup! That’s the conclusion I came to after consuming everyone’s info. Cleansing is sooooo important if you’re using grease
Exactly what I took from it too. Well said!
As a ex stylist myself I say this to EVERYONE nothing is necessarily BAD when it comes to hair care you gotta use shyt CORRECTLY !!! and know what YOUR INDIVIDUAL needs are. Period lol
@AfrikanHairGod I so love you. You have an amazing personality, and your hair care knowledge is evident.
I'm from Canada, but as soon as I can afford to travel to Georgia, I am booking a consult/appointment with you. I can't wait! 😄
“My work speaks for itself. My client’s hair speaks for itself.” And that’s that on that!
I remember one of those stylist was throwing shade on Narada's work on a IG comment, implying he's a braid specialist not a curl specialist and therefore this is why he's doing coils on looser curls instead of defining the individual curls. 🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️ 🤦🏾♀️
They are in denial, even if they see his work they will something negative to say.
@@LoXena I think the stylist in question have softened up a bit.
@@LoXena 👀👀👀 who was this?
"Who had been sayin' DAT?" 🤣😂😭
@@LoXena oh I see. They aren't worth my time or attention. Thanks for the heads up though
These trends are always so extreme, I just don’t get the point of them. 🤷🏾♀️
@Altered Curls they tell ppl at home to stop buying BS products that RUclipsrs recommend are constantly recommending every week. They say buy a shampoo and a conditioner and wash your hair consistently and frequently, how is that pushing an idea for money?
I’m down for whatever works on my hair. Personally, oils and butters are not necessary for my hair but I don’t think it’s necessary to start and no oil and no butter movement because I’m sure oil and butters do wonders on another person’s head. The best Hair care is based on an individuals hair characteristics and needs.
said it perfectly
I think rather than a movement but a challenge and an experiment would be nice. Because like you said oil and butters may work for some ppl and the same can be said for those who simply thrive without using it at all. I think experimenting really help ppl to learn more about their hair.
They clarified that it's 30 Day Detox. It's people that changed to that
Yes. U r right. I have to ignore this trend, It's confusing. Generally, all the hair & skin products I use, especially black hair care moisturizers and lotions have oils embedded in them. So generally it's well known that oils help the hair & skin. That doesn't mean people walk out of the house on a daily basis w hair or skin slathered w oil. How can a hot oil treatment made with quality oils EVER be bad for the hair? Anyone ever heard of it causing damage?
@@beverlycharles6534 some people don't use quality oils or butter made for hair. They just put anything on their hair.
The biggest issue is being heavy handed, too much of anything can have an adverse effect. They also don’t want to wash the hair more than once but if it needs it why wouldn’t you 🤷🏾♀️
This is exactly my problem. I’m always heavy handed when applying oils & butters on my hair. I just couldn’t seem to stop myself from adding more and more until I felt the greasiness which wasn’t doing my fine strands any good.
I don’t entirely hate it, I even use it on my mom and sister’s hair and it works just fine for them !
But me and and my heavy handedness are a whole mess. I feel like oils are something that I’ll go back to when my hair is a little bit longer but I’ll apply to my ends instead of the entire length of my hair.
This! Improper washing and dare I say it staying away from sulfates meanwhile using heavy, oily, thick products.
@@tracyc.1005 Yes, if one is using heavy creams oils and butters, one needs a sulfate shampoo to break that stuff up and to properly cleanse the hair.
I am not a hair professional, but I have a science background. My main issue is the claim of this trend being based on "scientific fact", I feel it is very misleading. We don't throw around such claims without research to back it. I touched on this in the video I made. When I tried the method, I didn't like it. But that's just me. Whoever likes it, I love it for them. I appreciate your take on it, was really looking forward to it.
This is what I was questioning with the method. I see them talk about it being based on science, but I’m thinking “ok what science. Can you direct me to the evidence.”
@@sylmarie exactly. and at the same time, i'm seeing actual chemists singing an entirely different song than the creators of this method.
I think some of the science that people are claiming that this challenge has is the fact that many Black people believe that their kinky or curly hair doesn’t produce as much natural oils when in reality it does and with the detox it helps people learn more about how much natural oil their hair produces on its own. (At least that’s one thing I’ve been listening to). Many ppl want to learn about how their hair works naturally without so much product and in return find the things that their hair needs working on. (What’s causing the breakage in their edges, or why isn’t their crown area growing as much, what’s causing a bald spot somewhere, why is their hair so frizzy and more). I’m not for or against this challenge I think whatever works for someone is what’s best for them. But experimenting with your hair to learn more about it is a great idea.
The creators of this “trend” or movement NEVER said that oils are bad or that oils should be completely removed from anyone’s hair care regime. RUclipsrs in Natural Hair Community always oversimplifying ish into clickbait headlines.
@@clodia1834 I don't know who you're referring to cause I never stated any of that. But whatever claims they did make are not backed by any scientific studies, and they are *not* scientists. They are not fit to frame the claims made in such a manner. It is misleading.
I think you said the key things pretty early on in the video.
Do naturals *need* raw oils, butters or grease? No. As they don't provide hold on their own, they can build up making it *harder* (not impossible) for water to get into the strands and and of course disrupt the ability for other stylers to work. You also make a great point about manipulation (or lack of manipulation) and hair memory! Thank you for that.
Do they have benefits/things that ppl enjoy? Yes. Primarily shine esp if the hair has a natural dull surface ppl may crave that...and to another extent lubrication/feel...
Luckily oils/butters are in all the products we use...shampoo, conditioners and often our stylers.
I think these stylists are just attempting to cut out extra steps, simplify the routine and give reliable results... at the salon but most importantly at home, for clients to be able to manage their own hair. And it applies for wash & gos but also twists/flat twists/braids/cornrows (twisted out or left in). Different products are reccomended depending on the style.
Layering gels is also another interesting thing that comes down to your climate, your desired look and longevity of style.
I think if everyone comes at the information shared at face value and everyone asks questions in 5 years from now natural hair won't be so contentious.
However we are creatures of habit and so I am interested to see the journey evolve and play out. I'm closely watching the product developer space and how they adopt or don't adopt what is being said right now. I'm also looking at the products that are moving units in the hair store.
Thanks for your video.
I’ve been avoiding the trendy videos about this topic. I discovered earlier this year that I was doing too much with oils and not enough cleansing. At the beginning of my hair journey I was using hella oil and Shea butter “to seal” in the moisture, since that’s what I learned on yt. But my hair was always so dull and dry. One time I had a really good cleansing session and saw an instant difference in my hair. It made me realize that I had been dealing with product build up and that the oils and butter were just sitting in layers on my strands. I started cleansing regularly and clarifying when needed. Now I only use a leave in and a botanical gel and my curls are always so defined and shiny with minimal product. I take a little bit of mango butter (Shea is too heavy) rub in my hands and put just enough on my ends (not going overboard like before). Hair is so healthy now , it’s a major difference. Shea butter also makes my hair poofy, mango defines it. I do use oils still but strategically and don’t leave them on for long. I may massage some in my scalp the night before my wash day. Or a quick hot oil treatment right before I wash my hair. I’m not drenching myself in oils and butters. At some point I was even using a Shea butter based shampoo , what a nightmare for my strands. I thought I was really doing something lol I noticed my hair is picky too, it just works better with certain oils vs others . my hair actually gets shiny if I use Argan oil, anything else kind of makes it look dull
All of this! I had a routine, it was working well bc I was consistent. Then life happened and I stopped. Tried this no oils no butters and my hair revolted. My hair loves oils used strategically and light butters used sporadically.
I do the same as you,
Your salon is absolutely beautiful!!
It's a background image that's not my salon 😭 #gotcha!
Lol, he fooled me.
Before you even said it, I’m like “ooo he came professional today” 😂
Had to switch it up on em and keep y'all on ya toes
Thanks for the video. Personally I feel the reason many see they are having success from the no oil method is because they are finally washing their hair more, with shampoo. Also, I feel like many were probably going overboard with the amount of oil they used, only a few drops per section are needed in my opinion. I only wear wash and gos myself, and although it's not like my hair will fall apart if I don't use oil, I definitely see an improvement in my hair from lightly applying oil during my wash and go process.
I thought this was a good video! I’m a Curly Stylist but I enjoy looking at all types of work and not just Natural hair. Thank you on sharing because there are different types of Naturals and I think it’s important for the consumer to know what type of Natural they want to be and follow the stylist who can help them with that! I remember you on RUclips a long time ago. I didn’t know you were a stylist now. I did the same thing started on RUclips and became a stylist. Congratulations and I wish you continued success.❤️
Thank you so much and same to use. I followed and watched you as well back in the day. Much love, respect and success to you!
Go Head Narada! Please balance the equation on this topic. People can really block their progress trying all of these random waves in the NHC!
I have a super sensitive scalp and 80% of the products on the market sends my scalp straight to hell. I can't use all these random products people recommend. It's worth sitting down and thoroughly researching the product/trend before diving in head first. Excuse me while I continue my ol' faithful routine. Lazy naturals unite! Lol
Same. I had to go to the trichologists. So ended my journey with raw oils and raw butters in February 2019.
Same. I had a dermatologist since I was 4 or 5 years old because of scalp issues.
Lazy Naturals Unite! Yes! This method defiantly seems like it is for wash n go’s which I don’t do anymore. I also deal with bad dandruff, I never really got into heavy oils and butters, and once I found out I was low porosity then I started using a little light weight oils, but sometimes I forget because I’ve just never been a oils or butter natural. I just focus on leave ins.
Also yeah, lots of products on the market readily activate my scalp and I’m not trying to deal with that anymore so I’m just leaning towards the botantical, clean ingredients, no dyes/colors, no fragrances, no drying alcohols, not a long shelf life products so I’ll see how it works
It's like u read my mind..I surely was just thinking "What does Narada think about the no oils and butters trend"????
Same! I had a video that I wanted to recommend for Thursday. I started to reply to the video because the girl was speaking as though what she was saying applied to all afro hair.
What’s the name of the video??
Great video. I am trying the no oils/no butters and I don’t have any issues but I did wonder how my hair has been able to shrink just fine when exposed to water (when I used my butters). I think the problem is improper hair washing -
a lot of us stay away from shampoos or do so infrequently. Also, being too heavy handed with oils isn’t ideal either. It all comes down to how people want to wear their hair.
I agree balance is key with everything! Thank you for watching!
i agree
I agree. I think a lot of the people who tried this were already just way too heavy handed or playing into myths about black people not needing to wash our hair frequently. Two extremes. Love your channel!
I was not I washed my hair every 1-2 weeks but something was not right. I wash gentle with my hair. I still wear my in a bun or puff as before so I am not sacrificing anything. Just happy I am not doing pre- pooing and all that Jazz
Hi Jenn, love from South Africa 🇿🇦🇿🇦. I have also been following your no oil no butter challenge.
One girl stated that if you style your hair with oils it will prevent your hair from receiving any moisture like if you’re outside and it’s humid your hair wouldn’t take in any of that moisture. If your hair is so dry that you’re depending on the humidity for moisture there’s definitely something else going on in the styling regimen.
Class was definitely in session here. Thank you for giving us your professional insight on this topic.
You're so right! There's no one-size-fits-all when it comes to this stuff. This is just another trend to keep Natural Hair RUclips interesting remember: Anti Coconut Oil, Wash n Go Only, No Poo, Hella Long Wash Days for No Reason, doing hella Protein Treatments, and now the No Oil Movement, etc. I tried to cut out oils and butter and do the "wash n go" lifestyle. However, styling just took me longer without it. Keeping my hair stretched with some oils and butter works for me personally.
Remember the water only method. That mess didn’t last long!
I think people is miss understanding "no oils and butters" when is NOT DIRECT RAW oils and butters all products contains oils, but the piont is, look for products that doesn't contains them in the first 5 ingredients and wash your hair more often (2 a week depends of your scalp) because our hair needs water water and water. I'm saying this because I tried this and really works for me.
dont forget the water only movement!
Wow Narada, what a professional and balanced take on this. Your knowledge and experience explains the "why" - "why not" clearly and truly delivers a voice of reason on the topic. Kudos and thanx
Thank you for this! I’ve just recently cut my locs off and have been rocking wash n gos with my twa and found this method to be helpful but I agree that the conversation is more towards demonizing oils and butters instead of the proper use of these products. I was starting to get confused because some stylists had conflicting views but this video sums it up perfectly
It’s funny because a lot of people who support the movement are also licensed professionals. My problem with them is they act as if no one can disagree with them and all professionals feel the same and we are dumb for following RUclips and they are anti RUclips trends. But I know a lot of pros like yourself don’t agree. They act as if all hair can follow that rule and point out their experience to say yes everyone’s hair is different but some things are universal. They HATE when you say “do whatever works for you”. I think the main point is that you can do two different methods and come out with great results and that everyone’s desired results aren’t the SAME! Also like you said they specialize one type of hair styling. They fail to realize that not everyone wants to only do their hair like that and I feel like they think that’s the only way you should be wearing your hair. And I hate it. They don’t realize that they can be just as bad as the people they aren’t trying to be.
I think the issue with a lot of stylists is that a lot of the time they are fighting to be right, instead of just showing a different perspective and approach to hair.
@@AfrikanHairGod AGREED!
This is the most grounded and respectful view I have seen on this topic!
Your explanation on how oils “seal” made a lot of sense. Thank you! ✨
This whole no oils & butters thing is not gonna work for naturals like myself who don't have the mental energy or time to mess around in my hair often & wear low manipulation & protective styles. With that said I will fight folks to the death who try to take my softee hair grease from me. To👏🏾the👏🏾death👏🏾
I appreciate the time you made in this video to clear things up for those in the NHC. Thanks for sharing your perspective on the use of oils and butters, etc. 💯💕👏🏾
I only wear wash and goes so I love the idea of wash, condition and style with a gel. I workout 4 days a week and wash my hair once or twice a week so this works for me.
You probably won’t see any benefit from added oils or butters in your case because your wash and exercise frequency speed up the sebum production on your scalp
That beard is amazing ✨ you’re such a great communicator. Well done!
Kudos to your informed and balanced response!!! I have always had a lot of regard and respect for your perspective!!!
The only hair stylist I’ll actually listen to 🙏
You said it all, one size does not fit all. I will definitely go bald again if I stopped using oils in my hair and that is what I talk about on my channel but I was attacked by the "no oil no butter" enthusiasts. Let everyone do what works for their hair.
thank you for pointing out that most of these stylists saying “no butters/oils” are pretty much only offering guidance on curl definition. i started to move away from curl definition because i personally feel like it teeters into texturism (ie. only getting compliments when my hair is defined). idk how helpful it is when i just want to put my hair in a protective style or do not care to define it. also, when i had used to have sisterlocks, i rarely used conditioner or oils (usually used one or both when i’d get them retightened). on my own, it was just a good weekly (or every few days) shampoo and a spray bottle of water between washes. i also no longer suffered from bad dandruff, which i experienced prior, but especially when my hair was relaxed.
I liked the premiered video, it felt like a live stream!!!
I loved your P.O.V on this topic.
I style my hair mostly in wash n go's and still love oils for my scalp.
I also have used 2 gels for a wash n go based on I didn't like how the gels preformed individually. It's not something I do on a normal basis but I can see why a stylist may do it. Instead of a gel and mousse they use 2 gels that gives the same effect. Now three gels or 3 stylers that's an overk!ll.
I love the way you provide the critical thought when it comes to natural hair. I use grease in my wash n go and I love how it coats my ends and gives an extra layer of protection it gives my curls.
When I initially went natural I was applying A LOT of oil or raw Shea butter to my hair for moisture & shine. But my hair was very greasy, dry and it didn't shine. The last couple of years I realized all I need is water and leave in conditioner. I don't need a separate application of oil/butter. That's what works for me.
same.
Most leave ins have oils in them. What kind of leave in do you use?
@@TheDaneyeledee I am currently using Suave Nourish & Strengthen Leave In. Yes...it does have oils in it. Therefore I personally don't need additional oil, but of course that may not work for everyone.
@@TheDaneyeledee Yes, but there is a difference between raw oil and products infused with oil
@@TheDaneyeledee all products contains oils, the thing is avoid RAW DIRECT oils and butters and looks for product that oils and butter are not in the first 5 ingredients.
Great thorough explanation of the use (pros)or nonuse (cons) of oils and butters! Always a pleasure to watch your channel! Very informative! 😊
This makes a whole lot of sense. Thank you for taking the time to break it all down!!
This is the best explanation and most informative content I have come across. Thank you!
I didn't even finish the video and subscribed!!!!! Finally, someone who sounds like me! (I've been a professional natural hair specialist as well for 20 years and I also use grease and all their hair is POPPING! I offer similar services).
I’m glad you addressed this topic. I was hoping that you would. I love how you approached this topic.
Thank you! ❤️
Thank you SOOO MUCH for speaking up on this. Yes you have been consistent for the five years I have watched your videos. I wasn’t going to try Anything until I heard from you on this.
I love watching your videos because you share soooo much knowledge! I also like that you don't push whatever trend is making the rounds - you take the time to give your professional opinion of them. Thank you so much for sharing and working to educate everyone. Congratulations on 11 years on RUclips spreading knowledge!
I’m one who hasn’t use oils or butters since I’ve been exclusively doing wash and gos for the past 3 years. It doesn’t cause frizz, it just doesn’t do anything for my hair. I use my leave in that is enriched, as you said, with oils and butter and my gel. That’s it. Occasionally when my hair feels especially dry (ie after I color), I may add a FEW drops after my leave in.
Now when I exclusively did twist outs gel did nothing for me. I used oils and I used butters as my primary styler go figure.
Also, I haven’t used grease with the exception of sulphur 8 maybe once or twice in over 15 years (through relaxes to natural). My scalp is sensitive and doesn’t like anything heavy on it. Oils were fine when I used them but now my scalp is like naw.
Love the live watch parties even though I’m always at work lol!
Oils 4 Life!! 🤣 I’m a lazy natural and I’m not with the gel life. Unless I’m getting those 90’s Shirley Temple curls, it’s a nah for me.
Yeah, I'm not about the raking and shaking and fluffing every single day!!! I literally wake up and take off my head scarf and go with my flat twists/twists/french braids.
I don’t know how they do it. I would have tapped out of being natural a long time ago if I did 😩
Your clients hair speaks for itself, yes!💜💜
I love the silence when discussing product layering. Love the focus on product knowledge over the focus of following trends.
Hello Narada, thank you for the clarification in this video!!! ❤️
I really enjoyed this video. Very informative without being condescending. I just recently watched videos from the founders of 30 day hair detox and suspect the issue is the way the message is delivered rather than the message itself.
I have high porosity hair and live in the desert. Butters and oils are a must after cleansing and deep Conditioning. My hair would become a dry tumble tangled weed without butters and oils.
That's what I keep wondering about the no oil thing. if you live in dry climates how do you keep it from drying out
I'm high porosity but live in extremely humid like 80s. My hair would poof
Narada, whatever you say about this topic I just know it’s going to be controversy. I honestly don’t understand the back and forth of why you shouldn’t use no oils, butters, creams, etc. I always use leave in conditioner with grease or leave in conditioner with oil because my hair dries out easily. I don’t see the fascination with not using oils, butters, etc because it’s not like it’s bad for your hair. I don’t like when my hair looks or feels dry either which is why I love grease or oil. I also think people should do what’s best for them instead of telling people not to use them since everyone hair is different.
@Trinity M ummm🤨 I don’t know where you got that information from but that doesn’t sound factual. I have been using grease since I was relaxed and now I’ve been natural since 2018. My hair has always been thick and long. If anything grease helps and it doesn’t matter which one I use because they all work for me. In fact I have blue magic and softee hair grease right now as we speak. Instead of dehydration like you claim, it helps my hair stay moisturize for longer. As I said earlier do what works best FOR YOU and stop telling others what to do. Have a nice day ❤️❤️
@Trinity M that’s all false it works for my hair and the petroleum is clarified you simply want to moisturize you hair before you use it because it works as a sealant not a moisturizer
@@kenkennedy8719 exactly I don’t know what she’s talking about. I could put straight Vaseline on my hair and it’ll be fine because my hair gets dried up easily
@@simplykendramichelle7702 thank you so much for stating this. There is so much misinformation out there about grease and I wish I never listened to the gurus about it when I first went natural. I've been using it now for almost a year, FAITHFULLY, and my hair has gotten thicker and retains length a lot faster than when I wasn't using it.
@@MagickalMermaid I made the same mistake when going natural, I listened to everyone but my hair. From 2018 until now I have learned that my hair grows tremendously with moisture (so I make sure to have leave in conditioner and grease or a oil) and it also grows when I leave it alone (so a protective style). Natural hair is simple but I think some people and mainly stylists over complicate it for no given reason at all 🤷🏽♀️
My issue is I don’t like washing gos 😂
Sis I’m with you on this one; wash n gos are a problem for me 😹😹
Girl, same! I do not have time for all that so it's a no from me 😂
This is the first video I’ve seen on this subject that makes SENSE! 😂 Thank you because I was definitely giving a side on on this subject.
I appreciate that what you’re bringing to the conversation is nuance. Movements like no oils/butters starts to lack nuance when there are strict all-or-nothing views. People like that way of thinking because it’s very unambiguous, but in real life nuance is necessary.
Such a balanced conversation, thank you!
Thanks for explaining this topic, Narada. I was confused because no one was talking about what to use in place of butters and oils to help retain moisture. Butters and oils are in almost every natural hair care product.
WOW crazy how the universe works! I was literally going to come on here to comment question you about this controversial topic! ThnK you for covering this topic! I'm not going to stop using oils and butters I love them , also your background is 😍😍😍😍😍OMG love it!
New subbie here. My mother used hair grease in our hair and our mane was the envy of everyone.
Thank you, for making this video. Folks out here arguing over this mess and it's nice to get a Professional opinion.
Very professional and clear, well done video.
THE most realist and informative natural hair care video I have seen to date! I'm new on my natural hair journey and even when I had relaxed hair, I never over used product. So to hear you confirm the same thing for natural hair is perfect. Watching some of these videos of influencers scooping product out if the container and plastering onto their hair makes me cringe somewhat. So please continue to speak on subjects of this nature from a professional and qualified perspective. You have a new subscriber in me from 🇬🇧
I guess our ancestors who've been using indigenous oils and butters for centuries to grow and nurture their hair had it all wrong. 🙄😒
Right. If it's good enough for my ancestors, it's good enough for me. Plus, I don't do wash & gos because that doesn't fit my lifestyle. My hair stays in braids, & the most you'll get from me is a braid-out.
@@theoddone6213 Facts. Im not a wash n go natural either and I started seeing a lot of growth when I found a simple protective style regimen that worked for me. Lots of water, water based leave-ins and oils/butters that work for *my* hair. They may not be for everyone but using oils/butters properly and in moderation is key.
So what do you use? Everybody's hair is different. I grow and maintain healthy hair and I use oils. It's whatever works for you. It's not to keep out water l nothing will do that, It's to seal in moisture. I've never had a issue in 12 years.
They also used cleansing shampoos. They didnt load their hair up with grease and then refuse to use sulfates. RUclipsrs are starting these trends just to make money . Next thing you know they are having to big chop.
@@danyellejones3187 Absolutely. The best thing I did for my hair was getting off that "no washing" trend. Of course oils will cause a problem when they are caked up on your scalp.
This is a good. Yes, I really do believe we can be heavy handed with the oils and butters. I am choosing to let the oils and butters go to see if it will actually help. I usually do wash and go’s so it may work out. One thing I will say I have learned so far is how important clarifying your hair is. Thanks for sharing!
Everything was well said. I appreciate you sharing your expertise! 😊
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I’m sooooooo glad you made this video! I’ve been thinking about this topic and after every video response or reaction response I kept thinking 🤔 is no one taking into consideration what style you are trying to achieve???? I’m pretty sure the BGC are wash n go stylist, most people doing wash n go’s don’t use a lot of oils and butter we use gel and foams. Also clarifying the hair regularly also helps with moisture retention, I’m a wash n go kinda girl but I love me some avocado oil, argan oil, and jojoba oil. I felt like it was misleading to people struggling with their hair to proclaim something as bad when it’s not it’s just the way products need to be used
Love this perspective and clarity. We def have to make sure we are being more informative when introducing different methods. Education and word choice is key!!! So glad I found you!!! Truly it comes down to learning your hair, understanding what works for you curls, texture and density. I agree wholeheartedly with every single word that fell from your lips in this video, periodt!!! Know what style you're going for and what products will help achieve this look! Bottom line! My hair is fine and I never really been a fan of butters, I recently started using them depending on the style I'm trying to achieve but the amount of butter I use for my twist is so small because I have learned my hair and I know too much oil/butter will weigh my hair down and leave it looking limp and lifeless. LEARN YOUR HAIR FOLKS, LEARN WHAT WORKS FOR YOU, LEARN WHAT PRODUCTS HELP YOU ACHIEVE THE STYLE YOUR GOING FOR AND LEARN WHAT IT TRULY MEANS TO HAVE HEALTHY HAIR!
I was looking for you, because you are the natural hair science God!!
I have been wondering what you thought about this, so annoyed I didn't get a notification. You are always consistent in your opinion on trends.
come thru Narada!!!! 🥰 this was excellent! hope you've been doing well and your skin condition has improved. much love!
Thank you for your take on this method! Not a fan of wash n gos so I didn't consider trying the no oils/butters. I started paying attention to directions & found that products I claimed didn't "work" resulted from incorrect use and amazed at the difference. I was heavy handed too🤦🏾♀️
You live and learn! 👍
Lawd I need to really figure out what works for my hair, been natural too long to not know, ready to do the big chop and start over... Ps.. your salon is absolutely beautiful
Same here. Just did a big chop and trying to figure it all out. But I still use my oils, butters and grease in moderation of course. Wishing us both luck with getting to know our hair.
Your professionalism is greatly appreciated. There are no magic fixes, no one size fits all
Great video, Narada! Very clear in your knowledge and experience 👍🏾. I am strictly a wash n go gal and only use a leave-in and a gel. No need for a ton of products for my hair.
I miss videos from you! This was great to listen to. I think the other sub-topics are worth exploring too so people can better understand.
Thanks for articulating from another informative perspective.
Somebody else also made he observation that many of the people who do this wear wash n go's exclusively. Someone also said that a lot of them go very long periods of time without washing their hair or co wash mostly. I wash my hair weekly the most part and oils and butters have been working real well for me. I never have buildup, never have an itchy scalp and my hair is not dry. My kinky type 4 hair is very defined and uniform. Not to mention, I HATE gel, and I hate wash n go's. What I don't like is how a lot of these "stylists" keep aggressively pushing it on us all of a sudden. They need to explain how so many are thriving with the use of the oils and butters then?
This is the perfect example of how their information gets twisted. Most of those things aren't true. They never suggest co-washing unless it is for a very specific reason....notice I said a.....and they emphasize washing with shampoo and conditioner every 7-10 days as your basic routine.
They also say don't use RAW oils and butters on the hair. They emphasized that for the detox which lasts for 30 days as people often use inferior products incorrectly and too much of it. It is to reset the hair. The products they suggest that people use already have the oils/butters in them, so their point is using raw oils causes certain results in the hair, and why use them if you are purchasing a high-quality product that already has them in them. In their eyes, the product has a job to do, and if you are going to spend money on the product, it should be able to the job it's supposed to do, if you have to add steps, or things daily/restyling, not only are you wasting your money, you are also wasting your time. 🤷🏾♀️ Also their style of choice is the WNG. Their advice is for WNG. I have been doing this now for over a year and a half. It's not a trend, as most people think it is basic hair care routine. They have been doing this for years, before YT was a thing. The fact that people are now ‘discovering it’ and discovering it incorrectly I might add, just leads to how misinformation is prevalent in these internet streets.
Their advice is very simple:
Shampoo and Condition and style every 7-10 days
Use high-quality products
Technique matters
Learn how to apply the product correctly
Be consistent.
Go to the true source first before doing anything else.
@@reneei1940 Then that is fine if that is what works for THEIR hair. Telling people they are doing it wrong is what turns people off as well as being untrue. This still doesn't explain how some of us thrive using raw oils and butters. I diy a lot of stuff as well as buy ready made stuff. If you wear wng's this might be for you but like I said, a lot of us don't. Also some of us do not like gel.
@@Notagain44 OK, true like I said they do WNG, they gear their advice to their clients who do WNG, that's what I mean about misinformation, if you don't do WNG, do whatever works for your style. There are many different stylists, they have different strengths, I don't compare a WNG stylist to a stylist that does Silk Press or to one who is a colorist. Again we need to recognize where the information is geared towards and if it doesn't concern your life then it's ok to move on. 🤷🏾♀️ if people take the information and twist it, that's their doing, not the people who created the content. It's up to us to figure it out.
@@reneei1940 💯💯💯💯💯. Yes definitely not a trend. I worked with a girl who only shampooed and conditioned. This was years ago.
Thank you for providing your experiences with your clients' hair. Big difference from someone doing their own hair. I was waiting for you to debunk this "new" one. And you did.
Thank you for this video, Love It. You are so educated and knowledgeable and I appreciate your approach to this subject. Thanks mucho
I am waiting to take state board now and i really appreciate you and what you do.
Good luck with your exam. You got this! 👍
You've made a lot of great points. Thank you for this.
I’m glad I stumbled across this video, you made it make sense. Thank you for this video, let me subscribe 🙏🏾
I especially like how you start off with “there is no one size fits all”… that right there let me know you know your stuff.
Narada, thank-you for sharing your perspective.
I feel like Shampoo on a regular basis can save everyone’s hair life. Whether it’s oils, butters, creams, gels, etc., if you wash your hair and the hair legs at least once a week (depending on hair type), your hair will avoid being dry and having all these build up problems. If you need a second wash, go in with a cowash (if you don’t want to shampoo twice or if you don’t need to).
Hair legs?
@@kelliecook736 the length of the hair and the ends
What in the follicles? Lmaaooo
@@keishalebray1996 is this stylist talk? I thought the ends of your hair strand was apart of the length
@@kelliecook736 it is. I tend to just call it hair legs because people don’t wash them. They just wash the scalp.
This video was very informative and much needed. You didn’t go to any extremes to make your point and you were very contextual in your message.
I really appreciate you for sharing this information. I hope it gets as many views as all of those other videos that go to the extreme on one end of the spectrum or another without providing context.
Fantastic video! I think the styling outcome a person is looking for should help dictate what products to use. I’m currently trying this method and from my personal experience it seems like a great way to hit “reset” on the hair. If you’re not sure what technique or product is causing your hair not to reach the goals or style you desire it helps deeply cleanse the hair so you can start over. I’ve previously used oils (not too many butters) in a balanced way and always pair my cleansing products (shampoos) with the method I chose to style my hair in. For example, if I choose to use a heavy butter or grease, I make sure to use a sulphate or clarifying shampoo to properly cleanse the hair. I love your approach to this subject. “Less is more!”Haircare isn’t a one size fits all because there are a myriad of factors that contribute to the regimen a person should create to achieve the results they want. Great video!!
Hey Latoya can’t wait for your vid to drop with your no oils no butters detox challenge. I’m open to common sense and practical approach to NH Care that’s why I’m here.
Great discussion Narada 🥰
I think it’s interesting that they’re saying the hair has to be detoxed from using oils and that it goes through withdrawals.
Hahaha! the idea of a hair detox is too funny. 30 days mind you!
@@travelgirl7967 It is. 🤦🏽♀️
“Withdrawals”. 🙄😂🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️
Afro: Somebody give me a hit! A drop! Please! Is it really cold in here or is it me? 🥶🙄 I need product or my hair gets dry and gets fairy knots.😭
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I love butters too. I love how you took care of your hair when you were twisting it. Wish you were in TEXAS...DFW area
Wow just Wow-the info contained in this video is so educational and informational! 💯👍🏽❗️
I always love to hear your perspective on topics like this Narada and I absolutely agree. As a wash n go girl myself I find it exhausting watching people do back flips trying new methods to achieve the perfect curl. I know people who have used methods like BGC and have had amazing results, and I think that's awesome. On the flip side I think it's just another layer that people are trying to dissect in this swarm of natural hair do's and don'ts. I will say, what I find most frustrating coming from my own scientific background is watching people tout these methods as facts when they actually aren't. It continues the cycle of misinformation which does no favors for the masses. Thanks so much for sharing!!!
I completely agree thank you for sharing your thoughts
Thank you for teaching and explaining.
This was so helpful and very thourough i actually took notes so i can better manage the way i apply products... or dont lol... to my daughters hair!! Thank you!!
I love your personality. Thank you for this. :)
Your videos are never LONG ENOUGH. I've been watching and following since the beginning and I thank you for sharing your Wisdom. Thanks for killing the "Hype" by just being honest.
You should have millions of viewers in my opinion, but I'm convinced many are still sucked in by the propaganda and the stuff that really has nothing to do with reality and the science of hair care. Thanks again for sharing your gift with the world.
Hey Narada, I just rewatched an old wash n go video you did. You used elasta q p hair cream on your client and it looked absolutely beautiful. I’m all for a wash and go that lasts 2 weeks💜💜
Yep I use that on hair that is more naturally defined. They don't need the extra crunch or drying effects of gel. Hair like that just needs some assistance in clumping and soft hold to keep the curls in place.
I’m definitely not anti oils and butters and I love hair grease! I do think they have their place, there are hairstyles that require these products and some that don’t. Professionals like yourself know how and when to use them. Thanks for this video. New subscriber from the Uk 🙂
I find it funny how many fights I got into over this issues when you said the same same things. So happy to hear your side and experience on it.
I thought I was crazy for thinking I seen it mainly with wash and goes because it seemed obvious to not use butters and oils for such styles. There was so much misinformation that I didn’t know how to sort most of it. So again thanks 🙏
I forgot to add the folks with the “I told y’all we do too much.” Not everyone puts 18 different products and heavy handedly apply conditioner etc. Than using Cowashes or water only washing and AcV to remove it all. I always looked at videos where people glob half the bottle till they hair turn white as doing too much sometimes a quarter size and accurate moisture is all that’s needed to make a product go a long way.
Hmm, this is just a theory of mines, however, I believe this trend might partially be a money saving concept for natural hair stylist who specializes in wash-and-gos. If you arrive to the salon with heavy products in your hair, the stylist is then forced to layer multiple applications of shampoo to clarify the hair strands. This leads to the stylist or the salon to spend more funds on shampoo or restoration treatments for the multiple clients they see daily. Of course, if they are seeking for the best curl formation and definition, I am quite sure that they want to achieve that look in the most efficient time possible while using less in-house products from their inventory. If I am correct, I feel as though this No oils/butters concept should have been directly communicated to their immediate clientele and not to the masses of people in the natural hair community. Yes, there is a lesson to be learned which is washing the hair more frequently, however oils and butters should not be deemed as something negative. Please let me know if I am incorrect with the product theory as I am not hairstylist.
It would be nice to know what stylist pain points or grievances are when it comes to inventory and cost.
But the stylist sets the price of the service. If the service uses more products then the price can be slightly increased to offset that.
@@tinkthestrange Very true, however this is also about the amount of time spent per client. If there are longer wash sessions due to more "gunk" in the hair, that would mean less customers per day or overtime hours being spent in the salon. Efficiency is a factor here as well.
But they have been saying before and it didn’t take off then. It only took off now because of Twitter but the women behind this trend have always spoke about this method. I feel like people should know Korean about this method because clearly oils and butters aren’t working for everyone and they have a right to know there’s another way
@@dorothymontrose6371 Yes, this have been mentioned before in the past but the only reason why this method is taking off now is because of the blunt and assertive tone one particular stylist addressed the method on Twitter. Her tone was almost of frustration from having to deal with clients who misuses oils and butters. Stylist have a right to present an alternative, and if that is working for those who misused oils and butters, great! But let's just call a spade a spade. Coming into the salon with almost squeaky clean hair equals less product application and less time at the bowl. I honestly think this method is to improve salon culture. If someone primarily does their hair at home and is able to grow healthy waist length hair by properly applying oils and butters (which has been proven throughout the 10+ years of RUclipsrs and non-influencers who grew their hair to that length), this method is not for them. This is why the stylists should have focused on the specific sector of the natural hair community that simply misused oils or their immediate clientele.
From another angle....Yes, it is a money saving strategy for the stylist. Because the client spends less money on other products and therefore have that extra money to spend with the stylist - be it more visits to their salon or buying the stylists' products instead of other brands. So the winner is the stylist. Of course they are pushing the "No Oils/No Butters" trend because it benefits them the most. 🤔