Of course, a medical hair study isn't going to rule that these relaxer's/perms cause cancer for black women. If they did, then the hair care industry would lose out on tons of money and lawsuits would ensure. Studies have indeed shown that it leads to uterine fibroids in BW. However, some women just don't care and that's their right to choose. I've been natural since 2008 and I love the 4c hair that I was birth with.
No studies have not shown that. What you will find are hypotheses that say this but the conclusions on fibrosis and breast cancer clearly said there was no association with it. Unfortunately no one read that. They just took the headline. This last report actually called flat Ironing, pressing, and smoothing treatments your hair as the same as a relaxer to get this number. I just want the truth out. Nor scaring women about a lie.
@@hairelementsproductsceo I agree, combined with Lysol, Hairsprays, Cleaning Products, etc. Can we really pinpoint what's causing cancer? In my immediate circle I've known only 2 women with cancer. My Grandmother who smoked Newports heavily for years, and a family friend who was diagnosed in her 60's. I appreciate research and knowledge but need more facts and examples. I've read that inflammation due to poor diet causes cancer so........🤷
@@hairelementsproductsceo people do love to take the headlines and apply it to what they’ve already experienced with the type of product and then believe it as such! Actually looking at the article, reading it and knowing what it’s saying without drawing such extreme conclusions and causing fear for fear’s sake
Sooooo glad to no only wear my hair in it’s natural state but to have locs!!! What joy I have experienced for the last 7 years with locs & 13 years natural! My 87 year old Mom has Sisterlocks & my daughter & grandson have locs, best decision EVER!
I was watching a tv programme few years ago about black Americans and fibroids . I notice that in Europe amongst black women it rarely existed and then I notice onething, almost every women is natural and wears mostly braided hairstyles while black Americans are mostly relaxed hair, so I ask my obgyn and he said yes black Americans uses lots of harmful chemical in their hairs and this create so much chemical imbalance also even the notice a lot have hard times having children after 35 where as here black women gas children later in life and mist at 38. Well I smiled because I was 43 and pregnant.
I love this. As a beauty industry professional who makes relaxers. You ladies are the ones I always refer to as natural. So many of the y2k naturals don't even wear their own hair. Not even braids. It's Weave, lace fronts, or wig the majority of the time. I always say just loc your hair. they are beautiful but many that group if corner them about why not, ironically feels to them to afrocentric.. it's too black!🤔
I’m thankful that my Mom made me feel comfortable with my natural hair. When my friends were getting relaxers, and pressed hair in elementary, my Mom said keep your natural. Be you
@Lechiffresix six but we make the choice to continue. I am responsible for me, no one else. As a race, we spend millions making others rich but won't invest in ourvelves or purchase something simple as life insurance. The thought process must change.
It’s more than likely that ifyou are putting a chemical on your scalp for years and years then yes of course there’s going to be some health risk factors
The Doctor hair is gorgeous. I've been relaxer free ever since the 90s. Because of the chemicals going inside of the scalp pores. There's numerous of products including natural hair products. That may be hazards towards our health. Especially when you want a natural hair product. And you cannot even pronounce or recognize the ingredients on the back of the products. I'll just have to do more research on the products for my hair and scalp.
This conversation didn’t solve much of anything. Many women have had reactions to perms. The false advertisement behind the little girls on the perm boxes never actually permed their hair. The most complaints the FDA receives is not from food, it’s PERMS. This conversation could have been a lot mote in depth. Not to mention, Chris Rock years ago in the movie he created revealed the harsh ingredients in perms. The ingredients in perms can burn through glass. Tell me how that could be safe in any way? I had a horrible skin reaction to perms when I was younger and stop using perms. Perms have been link to fibroids for women of color. This conversation could have done a lot more. Not being rude, but just saying.
There are no studies that link Fibrosis to relaxer( we don't say Perms) lol! There is a study with that hypothesis. Unfortunately that's the only thing the natural har advocates ran with. The conclusion in that same study said their was no association with relaxers. It never saw the light of day.
@@hairelementsproductsceo I’m sorry, but who are you? You have facts to back up your claims? Black women have a higher percentage of getting fibroids and yes their have been studies that link them. Your a man, and have you ever had to get a perm in your life? Did you ever have to deal with your scalp or skin burning from perms. Why does the FDA receive so many complaints pertaining to it? Why does the chemicals in relaxers (to make you feel better) make the paint off floors come up. Your a man, commenting on a women’s problem and black, typical. Sit down and mind your business and stay out of women’s business. Didn’t a woman teach you that? I’m not a natural hair advocate clown, I’m just here stating that their is more information that points to the seriousness of health issues regarding perms, which you would know cause your a women.
@@azeezareed5452 Wow! Let me get this straight because I'm a man I can't comment on a product I actually make? Maam I have worked in the salon industry for over 25 years. Serviced 100s of black women hairstylists who as a black man am protecting from these lies. I meant no disrespect. Yes I do have the facts. But don't take my word for it. Please read the study for yourself. I've sold thousands of relaxers. None I repeat nome of the had preservatives. Chris Rock had no idea how a relaxer is formulated. Taking sodium hydroxide by itself( the same sodium hydroxide the we use to make soap.) And put a can in it is misleading. My only mission is to tell the truth and protect my sisters. Not influence them either way. By the way texterizers and relaxers are the exact same thing. To to answer your question yes I have had several Perms the very ones I sold. 😉
@@hairelementsproductsceo Say what you want, but watch how you come at a woman. Its the fact that you said no one calls them perms as your highlight of the argument like that was going to make me feel some type of way, nice attempt. Also, you tried to state as if I’m apart of a natural hair community trying to push an agenda when I’m far from that. You know what they say about people who assume. All I was saying is their are more health concerns regarding this topic. And here you go, can’t wait to make a negative reply. You said all that without saying nothing at all. You being a hairstylist, still did not address no of the other effects perms have and had on black women. I mentioned several points and I was just scratching the surface because their are more. You passing them out to your clients so of course the research you conduct will naturally be biased. I’m sure if you attempted to do more you will find. Your not a woman and would not have the same effects of a woman. I think you should go back and do your research. I don’t take your word for it, and I already studied for myself. Clearly, you need more studying regarding this topic. Here’s a suggestion, to conduct your research unbiased, how about going at if from the angle why are health professionals stating that it may not be so safe? Since you think your protecting us. Clearly, your WAY older than me, I’m sure their are more important black conversations regarding our community you could be having. I guess old age doesn’t equate to wisdom. Have a nice day. ✌🏽 This argument is not worth my time, you got it.
I really don’t understand why hair is such a big issue. I’m a black woman, and I don’t make a big deal out of my hair. People around me do. I can’t stand it. We are so superficial.
People use nair hair removal weekly and nobody talks about nair. And nair melts your hair off. Read the ingredients on that. People only use relaxers once every 8-10 weeks. And Keratin treatments are usually used once every 3 months. But nobody is talking about nair.
Everyone talks about relaxers (in which I am natural) but they still use toxic products on natural hair. All that perfume and smell good stuff....it's causing health issues too. it's alot of people affected by that.
There is nothing wrong with putting a little oil sheen on the Hair and a warm blow dryer. Our sister's don't have to ltheir hair get matted by refusing to comb it. Back in the day afros were worn neatly and shaped up. Today some people are taking this so called natural thing out of context. They wear us extremely matted and nasty looking. All hair has to be washed, combed, and groomed.
Wearing my hair "natural" is easier said than done. I stick to braids, but I declare when I USED to try to wear my "natural' it revolted on me in the most horrid way. I wasted a lot of money on products that didn't work. "Natural" hair can be interesting. Carry on....
Trying to detangle, wash, comb thru and style natural hair with products that do little to nothing for your hair is an expensive self inflicted form of torture. I gave it a good week before I threw in the towel.
Ladies natural hair only requires oil and wether we liked it or not, dax is the only product that will grow our hair like crazy. What ladies must be aware is, wash the hair in the morning, then in the same day oil the scalp and comb through. Twist or braid in about 6 , then at bed time oil again and comb. Just style your hair with a little hair tye where you catch up the middle and leave out the front and the back. Live your life the way you are, that's your hair. Do not search for any polish look. By the way, it's not the hair that people notice but the entire look and body. Trust me in Europe or where I'm living people are more attracted to body time, how you wear your clothes and how clean you look. Every other race knew what black hair looks like and yes black women only looks great with braids, curly or natural hair. Do you guys remember when Tamar use to wear those wigs? She always looks better with Afro curly hair, braids or bald.
@@alexandrabe5876 I was right there with you. I was like shoot if I keep this up I’m going to get arthritis before the time. And it was crazy because I was really struggling with my hair and confidence. But a couple days ago, The Holy Spirit spoke to me and was like have you considered doing your hair this way and let me tell you, what a relief it’s been. I stopped styling with my hair while it was wet. I’ve noticed a HuGE difference just in that change alone. I’m on my way to using ingredients that I can make with my own hands. Don’t give up just yet but I’m with you on the money spent on natural hair care products is a giant cash cow.
So she’s saying they really do not know. She’s pretty much spreading something they aren’t sure of???????? Don’t report unless you know. She kept saying we don’t know we don’t know. Never seeing her.
I've seen 3 studies that says definitely yes. One tried to say that it doesn't in the title, but then the body of the study says it doesn't only for light use. Light use was defined as 3 times a year. I don't know anyone who relaxes their hair only 3 times a year. Even I did 4 years minimum. (Edit: they mention this study in this interview.) Also, keep this in mind. Recently it came to light that not one of those girls on the boxes had a relaxer on their hair. They were all type 3 girls with blow outs.
Part of the below comments was posted on the prior video before I saw this one, which is directly addressing the studies. I am one of those black owned hair product companies who make manufacturers our own priducts. I can say this with all the legal and scientific certainty there is that: 1. There are ZERO parabins or any preservatives in relaxers. Why? Because the ph is
My thing is I personally have never met anyone with Uterine Cancer. Not saying this to lessen the concern but you hear of Breast Cancer and Pancreatic Cancer which my Grandmother had but even among celebrities I've never heard anyone having uterine cancer.....EDIT Fran Drescher......don't think she had a relaxer though 🙃
At its core this is a terrible representation of a study and is shamelessly a scare tactic to use on people who are either unwilling or unable to read the actual data.
@@Littlething41 Your argument is flawed! So because you have never personally met anyone with uterine cancer that means it doesn't exist? I have never personally met anyone with breast cancer. I have never met anyone with HIV, or lung cancer. I have never met anyone with prostate cancer. Yet I know they exist. I know people die from those diseases every day. Rapper Eve had uterine fibroids. Serena Williams had uterine fibroids. Cynthia Bailey from Real Housewives of Atlanta had uterine fibroids. Former supermodel Beverly Johnson also had uterine fibroids.
@@hairelementsproductsceo Do you get relaxers? According to your profile picture you have natural, short fade. Your hair doesn't look relaxed. Why are you encouraging Black women to get relaxers when you don't get them yourself? You are just an unscrupulous hairdresser that wants to make money off of Black women.
Of course, a medical hair study isn't going to rule that these relaxer's/perms cause cancer for black women. If they did, then the hair care industry would lose out on tons of money and lawsuits would ensure. Studies have indeed shown that it leads to uterine fibroids in BW. However, some women just don't care and that's their right to choose. I've been natural since 2008 and I love the 4c hair that I was birth with.
Good observation. It has the potential to open up the flood gates and destroy companies that have amassed millions from this haircare sector.
No studies have not shown that. What you will find are hypotheses that say this but the conclusions on fibrosis and breast cancer clearly said there was no association with it. Unfortunately no one read that. They just took the headline. This last report actually called flat Ironing, pressing, and smoothing treatments your hair as the same as a relaxer to get this number. I just want the truth out. Nor scaring women about a lie.
@@hairelementsproductsceo I agree, combined with Lysol, Hairsprays, Cleaning Products, etc. Can we really pinpoint what's causing cancer? In my immediate circle I've known only 2 women with cancer. My Grandmother who smoked Newports heavily for years, and a family friend who was diagnosed in her 60's. I appreciate research and knowledge but need more facts and examples. I've read that inflammation due to poor diet causes cancer so........🤷
@@hairelementsproductsceo people do love to take the headlines and apply it to what they’ve already experienced with the type of product and then believe it as such! Actually looking at the article, reading it and knowing what it’s saying without drawing such extreme conclusions and causing fear for fear’s sake
Sooooo glad to no only wear my hair in it’s natural state but to have locs!!! What joy I have experienced for the last 7 years with locs & 13 years natural! My 87 year old Mom has Sisterlocks & my daughter & grandson have locs, best decision EVER!
😊Same here
Same!
Loc’d and loving it👊🏽
I was watching a tv programme few years ago about black Americans and fibroids . I notice that in Europe amongst black women it rarely existed and then I notice onething, almost every women is natural and wears mostly braided hairstyles while black Americans are mostly relaxed hair, so I ask my obgyn and he said yes black Americans uses lots of harmful chemical in their hairs and this create so much chemical imbalance also even the notice a lot have hard times having children after 35 where as here black women gas children later in life and mist at 38. Well I smiled because I was 43 and pregnant.
I love this. As a beauty industry professional who makes relaxers. You ladies are the ones I always refer to as natural. So many of the y2k naturals don't even wear their own hair. Not even braids. It's Weave, lace fronts, or wig the majority of the time. I always say just loc your hair. they are beautiful but many that group if corner them about why not, ironically feels to them to afrocentric.. it's too black!🤔
I just believe in wearing the hair that the Creator gave me. It's not hard work for me and I keep it simple just like my elders did.
I’m thankful that my Mom made me feel comfortable with my natural hair. When my friends were getting relaxers, and pressed hair in elementary, my Mom said keep your natural. Be you
Natural is the best way to go because it helps the hair to grow out relaxers can take out the hair and damage the scalp
I definitely more comfortable listening and taking advise from a medical doctor specialist in the field of dermatology😊
Omg she is so gorgeous
Also the beauty industry is overcharging because they know how most are obsessive about hair and appearance
Valorie, the beauty industry created the drug and got us hooked this is what this is. its like sugar in food so we can catch diabetes. same thang
@Lechiffresix six but we make the choice to continue. I am responsible for me, no one else. As a race, we spend millions making others rich but won't invest in ourvelves or purchase something simple as life insurance. The thought process must change.
It’s more than likely that ifyou are putting a chemical on your scalp for years and years then yes of course there’s going to be some health risk factors
The Doctor hair is gorgeous. I've been relaxer free ever since the 90s. Because of the chemicals going inside of the scalp pores. There's numerous of products including natural hair products. That may be hazards towards our health. Especially when you want a natural hair product. And you cannot even pronounce or recognize the ingredients on the back of the products. I'll just have to do more research on the products for my hair and scalp.
This conversation didn’t solve much of anything. Many women have had reactions to perms. The false advertisement behind the little girls on the perm boxes never actually permed their hair. The most complaints the FDA receives is not from food, it’s PERMS. This conversation could have been a lot mote in depth. Not to mention, Chris Rock years ago in the movie he created revealed the harsh ingredients in perms. The ingredients in perms can burn through glass. Tell me how that could be safe in any way? I had a horrible skin reaction to perms when I was younger and stop using perms. Perms have been link to fibroids for women of color. This conversation could have done a lot more. Not being rude, but just saying.
There are no studies that link Fibrosis to relaxer( we don't say Perms) lol! There is a study with that hypothesis. Unfortunately that's the only thing the natural har advocates ran with. The conclusion in that same study said their was no association with relaxers. It never saw the light of day.
@@hairelementsproductsceo I call it perms. You mad huh.
@@hairelementsproductsceo I’m sorry, but who are you? You have facts to back up your claims? Black women have a higher percentage of getting fibroids and yes their have been studies that link them. Your a man, and have you ever had to get a perm in your life? Did you ever have to deal with your scalp or skin burning from perms. Why does the FDA receive so many complaints pertaining to it? Why does the chemicals in relaxers (to make you feel better) make the paint off floors come up. Your a man, commenting on a women’s problem and black, typical. Sit down and mind your business and stay out of women’s business. Didn’t a woman teach you that? I’m not a natural hair advocate clown, I’m just here stating that their is more information that points to the seriousness of health issues regarding perms, which you would know cause your a women.
@@azeezareed5452 Wow! Let me get this straight because I'm a man I can't comment on a product I actually make? Maam I have worked in the salon industry for over 25 years. Serviced 100s of black women hairstylists who as a black man am protecting from these lies. I meant no disrespect. Yes I do have the facts. But don't take my word for it. Please read the study for yourself. I've sold thousands of relaxers. None I repeat nome of the had preservatives. Chris Rock had no idea how a relaxer is formulated. Taking sodium hydroxide by itself( the same sodium hydroxide the we use to make soap.) And put a can in it is misleading. My only mission is to tell the truth and protect my sisters. Not influence them either way. By the way texterizers and relaxers are the exact same thing. To to answer your question yes I have had several Perms the very ones I sold. 😉
@@hairelementsproductsceo Say what you want, but watch how you come at a woman. Its the fact that you said no one calls them perms as your highlight of the argument like that was going to make me feel some type of way, nice attempt. Also, you tried to state as if I’m apart of a natural hair community trying to push an agenda when I’m far from that. You know what they say about people who assume. All I was saying is their are more health concerns regarding this topic. And here you go, can’t wait to make a negative reply. You said all that without saying nothing at all. You being a hairstylist, still did not address no of the other effects perms have and had on black women. I mentioned several points and I was just scratching the surface because their are more. You passing them out to your clients so of course the research you conduct will naturally be biased. I’m sure if you attempted to do more you will find. Your not a woman and would not have the same effects of a woman. I think you should go back and do your research. I don’t take your word for it, and I already studied for myself. Clearly, you need more studying regarding this topic. Here’s a suggestion, to conduct your research unbiased, how about going at if from the angle why are health professionals stating that it may not be so safe? Since you think your protecting us. Clearly, your WAY older than me, I’m sure their are more important black conversations regarding our community you could be having. I guess old age doesn’t equate to wisdom. Have a nice day. ✌🏽 This argument is not worth my time, you got it.
Natural for 15 years.
Off and on natural since high school. Natural the last two years.
This is my derm! I'm soooo proud of her!
I really don’t understand why hair is such a big issue. I’m a black woman, and I don’t make a big deal out of my hair. People around me do. I can’t stand it. We are so superficial.
Us black women were taught by society to hate our own hair because they say that us black women have ugly hair
People use nair hair removal weekly and nobody talks about nair. And nair melts your hair off. Read the ingredients on that.
People only use relaxers once every 8-10 weeks. And Keratin treatments are usually used once every 3 months.
But nobody is talking about nair.
True
Everyone talks about relaxers (in which I am natural) but they still use toxic products on natural hair. All that perfume and smell good stuff....it's causing health issues too. it's alot of people affected by that.
Check for parabens in the ingredients. It’s a common preservative that causes cancer.
Hair dyes that lighten the hair can cause brain tumors.
Just use natural or homemade products.
There is nothing wrong with putting a little oil sheen on the Hair and a warm blow dryer. Our sister's don't have to ltheir hair get matted by refusing to comb it. Back in the day afros were worn neatly and shaped up. Today some people are taking this so called natural thing out of context. They wear us extremely matted and nasty looking. All hair has to be washed, combed, and groomed.
Wearing my hair "natural" is easier said than done. I stick to braids, but I declare when I USED to try to wear my "natural' it revolted on me in the most horrid way. I wasted a lot of money on products that didn't work. "Natural" hair can be
interesting. Carry on....
Trying to detangle, wash, comb thru and style natural hair with products that do little to nothing for your hair is an expensive self inflicted form of torture. I gave it a good week before I threw in the towel.
Ladies natural hair only requires oil and wether we liked it or not, dax is the only product that will grow our hair like crazy. What ladies must be aware is, wash the hair in the morning, then in the same day oil the scalp and comb through. Twist or braid in about 6 , then at bed time oil again and comb. Just style your hair with a little hair tye where you catch up the middle and leave out the front and the back. Live your life the way you are, that's your hair. Do not search for any polish look. By the way, it's not the hair that people notice but the entire look and body. Trust me in Europe or where I'm living people are more attracted to body time, how you wear your clothes and how clean you look. Every other race knew what black hair looks like and yes black women only looks great with braids, curly or natural hair. Do you guys remember when Tamar use to wear those wigs? She always looks better with Afro curly hair, braids or bald.
@@tweetyslife253 💯💯💯
@@alexandrabe5876 I was right there with you. I was like shoot if I keep this up I’m going to get arthritis before the time. And it was crazy because I was really struggling with my hair and confidence. But a couple days ago, The Holy Spirit spoke to me and was like have you considered doing your hair this way and let me tell you, what a relief it’s been. I stopped styling with my hair while it was wet. I’ve noticed a HuGE difference just in that change alone. I’m on my way to using ingredients that I can make with my own hands. Don’t give up just yet but I’m with you on the money spent on natural hair care products is a giant cash cow.
That doctors sounds just like Wendy Osefo from RHOP.
Hairdressing hair care shampoo and conditioner books photographic written reading work.
Love my 9Aether hair
Steve Harvey daughter
It’s always something 🙄
Right !!! 😂😂😂😂
Tamron wouldn’t let the lady talk OMG hard to watch
She’s annoying
Ugh! @CA, I so agree with you! Really annoying! This seems to be the norm for Tamron. She didn't used to be like that.
So she’s saying they really do not know. She’s pretty much spreading something they aren’t sure of???????? Don’t report unless you know. She kept saying we don’t know we don’t know. Never seeing her.
The health issues have been reported not only medically but anecdotally!
This is a serious topic...African Americans!
I've seen 3 studies that says definitely yes.
One tried to say that it doesn't in the title, but then the body of the study says it doesn't only for light use. Light use was defined as 3 times a year. I don't know anyone who relaxes their hair only 3 times a year. Even I did 4 years minimum. (Edit: they mention this study in this interview.)
Also, keep this in mind. Recently it came to light that not one of those girls on the boxes had a relaxer on their hair. They were all type 3 girls with blow outs.
There has been an 11 year scientific study. She’s just avoiding law suits.
Hope so
Part of the below comments was posted on the prior video before I saw this one, which is directly addressing the studies.
I am one of those black owned hair product companies who make manufacturers our own priducts. I can say this with all the legal and scientific certainty there is that:
1. There are ZERO parabins or any preservatives in relaxers. Why? Because the ph is
My thing is I personally have never met anyone with Uterine Cancer. Not saying this to lessen the concern but you hear of Breast Cancer and Pancreatic Cancer which my Grandmother had but even among celebrities I've never heard anyone having uterine cancer.....EDIT Fran Drescher......don't think she had a relaxer though 🙃
At its core this is a terrible representation of a study and is shamelessly a scare tactic to use on people who are either unwilling or unable to read the actual data.
@@Littlething41 lol my daughter had to tell me he Edith was 🤣🤣 No I don't think she had a relaxer.
@@Littlething41 Your argument is flawed! So because you have never personally met anyone with uterine cancer that means it doesn't exist? I have never personally met anyone with breast cancer. I have never met anyone with HIV, or lung cancer. I have never met anyone with prostate cancer. Yet I know they exist. I know people die from those diseases every day. Rapper Eve had uterine fibroids. Serena Williams had uterine fibroids. Cynthia Bailey from Real Housewives of Atlanta had uterine fibroids. Former supermodel Beverly Johnson also had uterine fibroids.
@@hairelementsproductsceo Do you get relaxers? According to your profile picture you have natural, short fade. Your hair doesn't look relaxed. Why are you encouraging Black women to get relaxers when you don't get them yourself? You are just an unscrupulous hairdresser that wants to make money off of Black women.