WHAT DOES SCIENCE SAY ABOUT AFRO HAIR?

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  • Опубликовано: 26 ноя 2024

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  • @BehindTheFrames
    @BehindTheFrames 8 лет назад +618

    Girl, you cited papers!!😢 I'm crying with happiness, I love watching intelligent people do things properly!! ❤

    • @NaturallyHigh
      @NaturallyHigh  8 лет назад +17

      Aw thank you for your support! I really appreciate it!

    • @BehindTheFrames
      @BehindTheFrames 8 лет назад +8

      You're more than welcome, you did the work :) I also really need to know where you got the wig you're wearing here 😍

    • @misslou3624
      @misslou3624 6 лет назад +2

      SinginHuman take that stinking weave off your head. It ain't natural

    • @misslou3624
      @misslou3624 6 лет назад +5

      Naturally High do proper research and stop misleading our children

    • @eightfigs3508
      @eightfigs3508 6 лет назад +3

      +Miss Lou Exactly! Keyword: proper. Thanks Sis.

  • @BklynBabe
    @BklynBabe 8 лет назад +258

    our hair doesn't even tend to be jet black, but primarily dark brown, brown, light brown, and dark auburn....

    • @sheraoliver7897
      @sheraoliver7897 8 лет назад +33

      my hair is jet black

    • @artisticagi
      @artisticagi 8 лет назад +17

      Mmm I love that I have that super pigmented jet black hair.

    • @Dadiddy97
      @Dadiddy97 8 лет назад +3

      So is mine.

    • @naimahw635
      @naimahw635 8 лет назад +50

      Mine looks jet black but when viewed in the sun or direct light it's brown and sometimes it turns redish in the summer

    • @naimahw635
      @naimahw635 8 лет назад +5

      And my hair is pretty shinny

  • @Nadoshate
    @Nadoshate 8 лет назад +313

    I'm Palestinian, so that means I'm middle eastern, but I have afro hair, I was told my great great great grandmother was African, so I got it from her..
    I find it very interesting, and I am blessed, but the problem is that here in Jordan (where I live) it's very hard someone who can deal with my hair, I just wish I still live in America it was much easier...
    but thank you for your video!! ♡♡♡♡ new sub!

    • @TRUTHTEACHER2007
      @TRUTHTEACHER2007 6 лет назад +36

      You should make some hair videos on your channel. I'm sure there are a lot of girls over there who would love to learn how to embrace and care for their kinky hair as well.

    • @kjelmore4414
      @kjelmore4414 6 лет назад +6

      Nadia Huss I just came from Jordan and a man asked if he could style my hair, I agreed. I went to his shop and did a great job

    • @angelahepburn26
      @angelahepburn26 5 лет назад +11

      Your hair does not need to be dealt with my dear. You just need someone who understands and loves your natural, God given hair!! Speak well of yourself!

    • @adlinkujur2382
      @adlinkujur2382 4 года назад

      @@kamilaayyad7233 the fuck you talking about you stupid bitch 🙄

    • @rorober.1423
      @rorober.1423 4 года назад +1

      True mother of the earth she was💕

  • @m.a208
    @m.a208 8 лет назад +549

    Africa is the most diverse continent, as an african myself (somali to be more specific) i have really soft & wavy hair. There are so many other "african" hair textures than just "afro" & kinky hair :-)

    • @ahmedessa1364
      @ahmedessa1364 8 лет назад +65

      maybe because most somalians are originally arabs?

    • @ahmedessa1364
      @ahmedessa1364 8 лет назад +15

      ***** its a fact, most Somalis do have a soft wavy hair, but that doesn't mean they are oppressive or supports oppressors...

    • @m.a208
      @m.a208 8 лет назад +74

      ahmed essa how? i'm pretty sure that somali people existed way before arabs😓😓

    • @m.a208
      @m.a208 8 лет назад +47

      ***** excuse me?? as far as i know i'm full somali and not mixed...

    • @ShakquanM
      @ShakquanM 8 лет назад +63

      Somalis, nor horners in general, were originally Arab... they literally represent some of the earliest examples of anatomically modern humans in Africa. Their(horners) elongated phenotype predate the elongated phenotype in the Middle East. These features could be observed in the North
      kenyan Capsian fossils and around the time these fossils were dated to(paleolithic) human fossils in the middle east actually had a TROPICAL African phenotype. So, if there's any case to be made about admixture, it would be the horn into the middle east, not the other way around BUT it needs to be pointed out that it's most likely a case of convergent evolution- when two distinct populations develop similar physical features due to living in similar environments while not being necessarily closely related.
      Admixture cannot be used to explain all non-tropical features in Africans especially when HALF the continent is arid. Somalis are actually very homozygous(non-mixed) when compared to Ethiopians but studies show they display MORE hair texture diversity meaning that diversity is native to the population. Other African groups that display looser textures with little to no admixture are the fulani who only display European DNA markers at a maximum of 8% in a few individuals but still display a high occurrence of loose hair textures. The fulani and tutsi(who have no European admixture) also display the elongated features that horners do. So in short, what you just said is ignorance rooted in racist pseudo-science from centuries past.

  • @shanellpittman7742
    @shanellpittman7742 8 лет назад +95

    you are very smart your parents should be very proud of the young lady they raised

    • @NaturallyHigh
      @NaturallyHigh  8 лет назад +11

      Aw that's really sweet! I'll show them this comment - thanks! X

    • @kenzofinucane4057
      @kenzofinucane4057 8 лет назад +3

      +Naturally High thats cute ;D

    • @novapainx
      @novapainx 8 лет назад +4

      +holymosesjew are you seriously going to cry over the fact she wont reply to you? thats like super childish and unnecessary. With an attitude like that, I wouldn't want to reply to you either. You don't deserve a reply from her. you get one whenever she has time. Get over it.

  • @cheekylade
    @cheekylade 8 лет назад +205

    I'm a white Anglo- Saxon and have always admired and envied the lush thick African hair. What's not to like.

    • @NaturallyHigh
      @NaturallyHigh  8 лет назад +33

      Aw! Thanks for your comment!

    • @zinnia1milli
      @zinnia1milli 6 лет назад +12

      Cat Kola thank you

    • @dream_candy2173
      @dream_candy2173 6 лет назад +8

      Cat Kola Wow that’s great to hear!! Thank you

    • @lb017
      @lb017 4 года назад +3

      But why, I don't think it's pretty. I like hair with big, loose, shiny, soft, curls. Type 4 hair is annoying, frizzy, undefined and dull looking. I don't like the fact that my hair looks dry even when it's not. My hair get really curly when wet but becomes frizzy and undefined when dry.(Black)

    • @lb017
      @lb017 4 года назад

      I looked up white anglo saxon. So are you wealthy or rich if so what it like?!!

  • @SageKayDee
    @SageKayDee 8 лет назад +142

    She's the Black Hermione for Muggles on hair care!

  • @obialams523
    @obialams523 8 лет назад +1008

    I didn't know she was wearing a wig till she said so.

    • @VySharieff
      @VySharieff 8 лет назад +72

      I know right, it's textured just like our hair. I so want it for bad hair days😊

    • @MarsyseKellyMccool
      @MarsyseKellyMccool 8 лет назад +4

      love your profile pic lol

    • @obialams523
      @obialams523 8 лет назад +2

      Carrie Myson thanks

    • @NaturallyHigh
      @NaturallyHigh  8 лет назад +17

      Glad you liked it! :) More details here: ruclips.net/video/yhvU_s9AZjs/видео.html

    • @TheSacredImmortal
      @TheSacredImmortal 7 лет назад +3

      where did you get it

  • @janake7
    @janake7 6 лет назад +76

    When we stop taking care of as if it was European it will grow and remain healthy!!!

    • @AAA-kr7nh
      @AAA-kr7nh 3 года назад +1

      ignorant as fuck

    • @ronpaige7382
      @ronpaige7382 3 года назад +2

      @@AAA-kr7nh it’s true tho

    • @marla3778
      @marla3778 3 года назад

      That's true ...creme our hair can be dangerous to us.

  • @cloclo5290
    @cloclo5290 8 лет назад +139

    I hate when my single hair strands gets knots on it. How did my hair knot itself on one strand? 😂

    • @NaturallyHigh
      @NaturallyHigh  8 лет назад +10

      Same! But if you're consistent, you can prevent them: ruclips.net/video/ZulXAotxDB0/видео.html

    • @dw3675
      @dw3675 2 года назад +4

      Story of my life

    • @luvajenoel4248
      @luvajenoel4248 Год назад

      Worse yet when your hair is semi freeform an it knots up in a day 😅

    • @fruitsarelife7073
      @fruitsarelife7073 Год назад +3

      You need to keep your hair stretched to prevent that

  • @NaturallyHigh
    @NaturallyHigh  8 лет назад +137

    Thank you for all your comments everyone! Since you're all enjoying this video so much I'm thinking about turning it into a series? How does that sound? How long should the videos be? Should they be themed? Should they only be about hair? Please share your thoughts!

    • @OliviaChelles
      @OliviaChelles 8 лет назад +3

      Id watch! this was a good length! If it was longer I wouldnt have clicked on it and found your page :)

    • @NaturallyHigh
      @NaturallyHigh  8 лет назад +1

      +omichelles thanks for letting me know :)

    • @godzillionaire2671
      @godzillionaire2671 8 лет назад +2

      will you marry me?

    • @NaturallyHigh
      @NaturallyHigh  8 лет назад +1

      Lol.

    • @tasadayl
      @tasadayl 8 лет назад +2

      Idk if I'd like to hear so much about hair but I do like the format that you used with the figures from scientific journals and fun facts. I honestly like knowing things (especially about nutrition) so any topic would be great

  • @JKAnu-yq1tr
    @JKAnu-yq1tr 6 лет назад +50

    the term "wooly hair" has been around for thousands of years. The Greeks described the Egyptians/Ethiopians as having wooly hair (afro).

    • @marzouk6270
      @marzouk6270 3 года назад +3

      Egyptians were ruled by different ethical groups some may have been dark.

    • @aina-louisacarter4201
      @aina-louisacarter4201 2 года назад +1

      @@marzouk6270 ethnic*

  • @tashaf3625
    @tashaf3625 7 лет назад +129

    I'm shocked at the negative comments that are coming from the photos provided from scientific studies on different hair types. There should be no shame in admitting that your hair is more fragile than other hair types - it doesn't make you "less than" & prove that black hair is on the bottom of the totem pole. This just shows us that due to our different hair structure, we have to be more cautious how we handle our hair to get optimal hair growth retention. I'll be the first to admit that my ends split way faster than most, my hair strands are very fine and super coiled and tend to get dry easily. Its because of the shape of the strand. I'd rather be equipped with the knowledge to combat future breakage than get defensive online and bash someone for making an informative video on what the scientific studies have said about black hair.

    • @sscummings
      @sscummings 4 года назад +14

      Black hair isn't on the bottom of the totem pole.... European nonsense

    • @Feellmenow
      @Feellmenow 2 года назад

      We don't need any scientific paper to know that white men get bold way much sooner than black men. This is a fact. We need who are writing these papers. This girl needs to be reeducated. The occidental version of taking care of hair is all about business.

    • @jenny-im9gc
      @jenny-im9gc 2 года назад +5

      I am never surprised when black hair is demonized. I am glad when they talk about our hair in that manner, it brings a desire to fix what is considered wrong with our hair. They create our shampoo, our conditioners and our greases and oils, that helps keep our hair that way. Because we are blessed with variety of hair coils and textures we have to find what works best for our hair. Using naturally made products helps our hair gain moisture and grow. Stop using all these chemicals, wearing false hair and use things that the Africans use to grow their hair. The black hair industry is a billion dollar industry but we are not the ones with the billion dollars yet they demonize our hair. Dont understand it.

    • @Cc-kn2sm
      @Cc-kn2sm 2 года назад

      @@jenny-im9gc I agree.

    • @robinthomas4677
      @robinthomas4677 Год назад

      White people don't have hair, they grow fur equivalent to dog fur

  • @DeliciaTrini
    @DeliciaTrini 4 года назад +39

    Love when RUclipsrs give us real scientific facts from PRIMARY science literature. Thank you so much for doing the research!

  • @beez663
    @beez663 8 лет назад +440

    "demonic"? well, sometimes. when those twist outs don't come out the right way I feel as though that might be true 😆

    • @NaturallyHigh
      @NaturallyHigh  8 лет назад +26

      Hahaa!

    • @mayraramos1032
      @mayraramos1032 8 лет назад +8

      Lol!

    • @harvestcanada
      @harvestcanada 8 лет назад +2

      In other words as long as we keep washing our hair daily then we see less damage. Isn't science wonderful, great stuff to the sister.

    • @honeyblossom17
      @honeyblossom17 7 лет назад +12

      +Depths Of My Soul- Really, your referring to a people that both attract lice and is also scientifically PROVEN to be fur, yeah their hair is the strongest. Don't make me laugh.

    • @_Milcah_
      @_Milcah_ 6 лет назад +3

      Depths Of My Soul WRONG!!!!

  • @manatee580
    @manatee580 8 лет назад +60

    I'm mixed but my mom is white with extremely curly hair, almost as curly as mine, and I have 4b hair. So we share ethnic hair products lol

    • @NaturallyHigh
      @NaturallyHigh  8 лет назад +20

      How convenient!

    • @ashleywagers6611
      @ashleywagers6611 7 лет назад +7

      Luh Man well I'm straight up white (white parents, white grandparents, white great grandparents, white great great grandparents, white as far back as we can remember) and I have 3c hair with 4a sections. So yeah. They can have that hair. :/

    • @Meh-uo3fb
      @Meh-uo3fb 6 лет назад +6

      Big Man There's nothing such as pure white genes or pure genes in general though except for very few african people everyone else has some other gene in them

    • @g-max2810
      @g-max2810 6 лет назад +1

      Big Man yes I said the same thing

    • @g-max2810
      @g-max2810 6 лет назад

      Ashley wagers no no no 😏

  • @paconot
    @paconot 8 лет назад +52

    Finally a scholarly report on this topic. I was really frustrated when Vloggers posted inaccurate information from non-reliable sources. Bravo!

  • @danyellecarter
    @danyellecarter 6 лет назад +21

    This is the most informative video I’ve ever watched on RUclips. I don’t want to hear about what condiments people are putting in their hair to grow it. I want to hear about the history and culture of hair based on scientific evidence. I love this video.

  • @erict7093
    @erict7093 8 лет назад +451

    I get salty about studies on black people hair because they all seem to demean our hair type(s). I did take on somewhat of negative feeling in the beginning of this video with pics of black hair being extra knotted and the pics of the extra split ends verses the other types of hair being all nice and less affected. Pics like that some white people grab hold and continue to believe that black hair is nasty, untameable, not worth having, nor learning to become hair stylist for black hair. My words are no exaggeration I've heard it all from whites, not all whites think this. This study maybe factual but my emotions (to be honest) block some of these black studies due to negative projections they mainly chose to focus on and not show the positive sides of black hair. I did learn why our hair is tightly curled and that it does shine. thanks for this video.

    • @mc2383
      @mc2383 8 лет назад +6

      I'm sure plenty of derogatory statements have been made about Asian hair. Their hair requires a lot of careful manipulation in order to change color and texture. And then maintaining its health.
      Hair Breakage in Patients of African Descent: Role of Dermoscopy
      "Global population forecasts from the US Central Intelligence Agency indicate that of the 1.5 billion people that the world is predicted to gain by 2020, 16% will be from Africa [4]. In light of this, and taking into account the current and predicted changes in global demographics, it is essential for clinicians to be familiar with hair and scalp disorders of people of African descent [5].
      Hair and scalp disorders are a significant problem in African descent women. One of the reasons is that African hair is more fragile, has less tensile strength and reaches its breaking point earlier than the hair of other racial groups [6,7]."

    • @erict7093
      @erict7093 8 лет назад +23

      +T's Channel: You just proved my point.

    • @mc2383
      @mc2383 8 лет назад +4

      Ok, I'm glad that there are going to be more stylists that are proficient in dealing with black hair (natural and chemically treated). Any smart salon owner would make sure to hire stylists with the most range of experience. No more horror stories like Oprah's at the fancy hair salon, watching her hair fall out and go down the sink drain.

    • @thelogic9644
      @thelogic9644 8 лет назад +77

      She did mention that black hair produces less sebum. Meaning less oils and far more clean than those whose scalp produces much oil... How can that be seen as nasty?

    • @erict7093
      @erict7093 8 лет назад +34

      +Vanessa Caesar: Our hair is perceived as nasty when in a non-straight style. I have been questioned by many whites about black hair and the oils and greases we use and their facial expressions are all the same if disbelief and distain. Some have said by putting oils and grease in our hair is "too much and looks nasty". that's why I said that. I know natural hair is not nasty but some whites "perceived " black hair as nasty....not all whites. that was my point

  • @salsagev5632
    @salsagev5632 8 лет назад +296

    I'm nappy and I'm happy :-)

    • @NaturallyHigh
      @NaturallyHigh  8 лет назад +13

      :D

    • @michellefletcher1174
      @michellefletcher1174 8 лет назад +13

      so am I. My hair is thicker, longer, and healthier for it. Perms broke my hair out

    • @dashaunajoseph7491
      @dashaunajoseph7491 8 лет назад +21

      Mine too. Only regret I have with going natural is that I didn't do it sooner lol

    • @adriennewhiting4860
      @adriennewhiting4860 6 лет назад +4

      I don’t mind that my hair is described as wooly. My hair does have s wooly appearance at times. As other hair types I.e. white hair, has a doggy appearance when it is not styled or cared for properly.

    • @donnymfdogg
      @donnymfdogg 6 лет назад +3

      Adrienne Whiting frfr I’m glad my hair doesn’t attract lice and smell like wet dog

  • @YleneP
    @YleneP 8 лет назад +130

    My hair has a million tiny knots

    • @butterflywhisperer8366
      @butterflywhisperer8366 8 лет назад +7

      And I thought I was the only one w that problem. I cut them off when it time for a trim. I never had this problem as a child. It started after my son was born.

    • @YleneP
      @YleneP 8 лет назад

      Butterfly Whisperer Wow I'm only 15

    • @NaturallyHigh
      @NaturallyHigh  8 лет назад +4

      +Ylene P. Single strand knots: ruclips.net/video/ZulXAotxDB0/видео.html

    • @YleneP
      @YleneP 8 лет назад

      Naturally High thank you

    • @rodwilliams7457
      @rodwilliams7457 7 лет назад

      Same here smh

  • @mizrelmizrel
    @mizrelmizrel 8 лет назад +286

    "Woolie"is also one of the words used in the Bible to describe Christ.Hmm*

    • @tahiirahlee5088
      @tahiirahlee5088 8 лет назад +8

      yess, hmmm right

    • @lalapyo4315
      @lalapyo4315 8 лет назад +17

      The Bible has been translated numerous times

    • @tahiirahlee5088
      @tahiirahlee5088 8 лет назад +1

      Thank you

    • @NiggasDrinkin40s
      @NiggasDrinkin40s 8 лет назад +49

      jews were white and had wooly hair? LOL ok. Doubt their were any whites at all in Jerusalem. another white man being deceiving and manipulative

    • @Cappuccino17
      @Cappuccino17 8 лет назад +5

      Can you give more info, what genes were found in that area - R1a, R1b, E, J2, G or what? I've read smth about haplogroups in Europe but don't know about the middle east.

  • @VySharieff
    @VySharieff 8 лет назад +393

    That's a nice wig, it looks so natural on you💞

    • @Jordan-xg4pn
      @Jordan-xg4pn 8 лет назад +52

      this sounds so shady.

    • @NaturallyHigh
      @NaturallyHigh  8 лет назад +61

      Thank you! I don't find your comment shady at all!

    • @VySharieff
      @VySharieff 8 лет назад +33

      Thanks so much, I really meant it as a compliment. Keep doing you Diva💁🏾💁🏾💞

    • @stacyxxy
      @stacyxxy 6 лет назад +49

      That’s just what I was thinking. It looks so natural. Really Thought it was her hair.

    • @hyacinthdibley2420
      @hyacinthdibley2420 6 лет назад +50

      I thought it was her hair too....then she said wig, and i said "where, WHERE?!" lol

  • @ashleycrystal9719
    @ashleycrystal9719 8 лет назад +726

    Jesus' hair in the bible was described as being 'wooly hair'.

    • @nomahrlemma7420
      @nomahrlemma7420 8 лет назад +132

      he was black thats why

    • @johntmasseyjr
      @johntmasseyjr 8 лет назад +95

      it says His hair was "white like wool" indicating the color that the observer saw, not the texture.

    • @johntmasseyjr
      @johntmasseyjr 8 лет назад +41

      it says His hair was "white like wool" indicating the color that the observer saw, not the texture.

    • @ashleycrystal9719
      @ashleycrystal9719 8 лет назад +192

      John Massey It meant both the colour and the texture. And his skin was bronze. What colour is bronze? It's brown!! Jesus was a black man!!!

    • @ashleycrystal9719
      @ashleycrystal9719 8 лет назад +14

      Nomahr Lemma You're damn right.

  • @TheArtofContinuity
    @TheArtofContinuity 8 лет назад +48

    Also there are two accounts in the Bible describing hair as "wool". Daniel 7:9 & Rev 1:14. That's probably where "wooly" came from.

    • @abawitx
      @abawitx 8 лет назад +1

      Thats the verse I was looking for the other day! thanks for sharing

    • @one4u2luv4ever
      @one4u2luv4ever 8 лет назад +18

      If you're reading a King James version bible, it was translated and published during the dates the young lady stated so she is 100% correct with her information. All other translations are based on the king James version.

    • @judilynn9569
      @judilynn9569 8 лет назад

      Yes, it was describing Jesus. Not every African.

    • @PeggyRabbit32
      @PeggyRabbit32 8 лет назад

      all versions are not based on the King James version. LOL. King James based his version on text way older than his version.

    • @PeggyRabbit32
      @PeggyRabbit32 8 лет назад +2

      pure Africans have hair like wool.

  • @m.harrison7988
    @m.harrison7988 5 лет назад +10

    I’m not sure who the “scientist” were who did this study or if the team included African scientists but this doesn’t cover the most IMPORTANT aspects of African hair.
    Coiled African hair acts as both an evaporator coil and condensing coil for the African.
    Air conditioning units have 2 types of coils: Evaporator Coils and Condensing Coils.
    Evaporator coils turn refrigerant liquid into gas as it absorbs heat from the inside air and removes moisture from the air and lets it drain out to a condenser pan. Condensing Coils release heat into the atmosphere with the aid of an exhaust fan.
    Coiled African hair absorbs heat from the air while keeping the hair is chilled at the root by the excreting sweat. This is why coiled African hair often appears “dry”. However, coiled African hair also absorbs moisture from the air just like evaporator coils. This is why African hair “frizzes up” when it is humid outside.
    All hair is an extension of the nervous system.
    All other groups on the planet absorb energy from the earth through their hair endings which point down.
    Africans hair point up. They absorb cosmic ray energy through their hair.

    • @fionam4934
      @fionam4934 4 года назад

      M. Harrison very true

    • @danan9061
      @danan9061 4 года назад +1

      I was with you until the last part.

  • @willotoma1
    @willotoma1 6 лет назад +3

    You are so knowledgable, this was more informative & better than I thought it would be, mainly down to the fact that you have a positive vibe & you're not annoying.

  • @hirukiyat
    @hirukiyat 7 лет назад +9

    I've watched this video several times since you published it and I still love it. Thank you for sharing the scientific perspective and historical context about our hair. Well done! Your approach was informative without being abrasive towards those who historically cast a negative light on our hair. 👌🏿

  • @slw6054
    @slw6054 8 лет назад +11

    Appreciate the video. I learned a couple things about our hair that seperates us from other hair types as AA.
    1. It's curly from the root. While Asian hair grows from the root straight and Caucasian hair grows out from the root wavy. Our hairs does have natural oils but since oil come from the scalp and our hair comes out the scalp in curls, the oils has a hardware time traveling down the shaft. For that reason always focus on making sure your ends are very moisturized to prevent splits.
    2. Our hairs very pourous. Meaning it soaks up moisture easier than other hair types and because its pourous it looses moisture faster. Which explained our spongy like texture and is why we have to rely on conditioning agents more frequently .
    3. Our hairs ranges on averages from fine, medium, to coarse. Where as Asian hair is mostly coarse and Caucasian hair mostly fine. This explains why we have difficulty finding products for our natural hair. Just because your sister and mom can use a product and get amazing results doesn't mean you can. She may have super coarse strands and your might be very fine.
    4. As far a density. We have medium density. While Asians have the lowest density. and Caucasian have the highest.

    • @NaturallyHigh
      @NaturallyHigh  8 лет назад +5

      Hey! Thanks for sharing! I'm not sure about the porosity: chemically untreated and undamaged Afro hair should not be porous as the cuticles have not been compromised. As a general rule, however, as hair ages it becomes more porous due to daily wear and tear.

    • @PeggyRabbit32
      @PeggyRabbit32 8 лет назад

      the porosity varies from person to person and cuticles in natural hair can be "compromised". I have a few natural heads with porous hair that we have to treat in order to fill in the "Nicks" you rock girl!

    • @PeggyRabbit32
      @PeggyRabbit32 8 лет назад +1

      +s lw braiding does not seal cuticles. we can grow our hair out without "protective styling". anyone who is manipulating their hair less may see an increase in growth. I respect your opinions tho. be well

    • @katmahasti
      @katmahasti Год назад +1

      When speaking of hair as being "course" or "fine" it is in reference to the thickness of the individual strand, not the texture (how it feels to the touch). Course hairs are thicker, and fine hairs are thinner. Straight hair that appears smooth can have course (thick) individual strands, or fine (thin) individual strands. Just as afro or tightly coiled hair can have fine (thin)) individual strands, or course ( thick) individual strands. 😊

    • @cherylp9963
      @cherylp9963 Год назад

      Hair is different than fur......

  • @NgataNare
    @NgataNare 8 лет назад +55

    Your accent is lovely!

    • @NaturallyHigh
      @NaturallyHigh  8 лет назад +1

      Thank you Doll! X

    • @neox9369
      @neox9369 8 лет назад +3

      +Naturally High You should have titled it..When a white scientist or incredible source says it, It is true..To show just how gullible and knowledge you are, the article stated wooly hair was a word created in the 1700. Yet you actually believed a fallacious claim so laughable. Wooly hair is referred to divinely all thru out history and biblically in the old testament to describe Negroes, Moors/ Hebrew Israelites those times. Also it is wooly hair that is made in the original image of God and nature to be one with nature/The sub. So you believe a people illsuited not only by skin and rebuked by nature by virtue of being a genetic recessive defect of the original hueman phenotype but then recite blasphemous claims with white His-Story. The same murderous, sociopathic, stealing ppl who try to convince their ego that it is them who are original and more suited on this planet. You must wake up queen.

    • @NaturallyHigh
      @NaturallyHigh  8 лет назад

      +Charlene Maitha thank you! X

    • @yammastfleur7117
      @yammastfleur7117 8 лет назад

      nice

    • @juliannanwobi9533
      @juliannanwobi9533 8 лет назад

      Extremely informative! Where did you get your wig? It's amazing

  • @Malepical
    @Malepical 8 лет назад +7

    when i saw the knots i reached up in horror at my curly/frizzy/dreadlock-attempting ponypuff and swore on my soul that i would take better care of my hair...
    THANK YOU for the wakeup call!

    • @NaturallyHigh
      @NaturallyHigh  8 лет назад +1

      You're MOST welcome! I hope you've managed to detangle that section :)
      X

  • @AhriOfAstora
    @AhriOfAstora 8 лет назад +41

    I am not even black or hairdresser, its verz interesting tho. Thank you for information!

  • @rockittylima2384
    @rockittylima2384 6 лет назад +3

    I have 3c combination hair and I find that the tips given in 4c hair videos work better for me than anything else.

  • @adrianmbugua8344
    @adrianmbugua8344 8 лет назад +72

    How the hell did I get here from how do diesel engines work ?

  • @missshannonsunshine
    @missshannonsunshine 6 лет назад +5

    I was honestly shook when you said it was a wig. I remember you wearing a wig and me being shook the same way. You really know how to slay wigs

  • @21stCenturyGoldfish
    @21stCenturyGoldfish 8 лет назад +7

    This was a really interesting video, and I love how you referred to scientific papers and the like for your info. I wasn't even aware that hair curls/waves were dictated by the cuticle itself.

  • @RachelBada
    @RachelBada 8 лет назад +146

    I actually love this research 😭 new subbie

  • @kwells1111
    @kwells1111 8 лет назад +18

    I love the way you presented information,so through and clear^^

    • @NaturallyHigh
      @NaturallyHigh  8 лет назад +1

      Thank you dear! I'm happy to hear it was well received!

  • @emmalucas5379
    @emmalucas5379 8 лет назад +119

    I'm surprised by the blatant racism in the comments.
    But this video was very good. I like the way she presented her different sources while giving examples of biases. She also mentioned a lot of things I had no idea about. I just thought "black" hair was more curly, and never considered differences in shape and knotting. While I generally don't like videos that highlight racial differences, this was different. She is very organized and a wonderful speaker.

    • @gabrielmartin1132
      @gabrielmartin1132 8 лет назад +9

      maybe you need to get used to it. black people hair can be straight or wooly. all ethnicities come from the black ethnicities. scientific evidence has been conducted on this. African American had genetic variation whereas whites of European heritage did not. blacks have all variations in phenotypes in hair and facial feature and other ethnicities got it from us, including pigmentation or skin tones.

    • @gabrielmartin1132
      @gabrielmartin1132 8 лет назад +11

      let's not forget black Dravidian of India who exhibit straight hair. this is not the result of mixing with white Europeans. blacks can have different phenotypes whereas other ethnicities exhibited African phenotypes including darker pigmentation after centuries of mixing with black people.

    • @gabrielmartin1132
      @gabrielmartin1132 8 лет назад +8

      so black people hair is different from other ethnicities. wooly hair is unique. that why Buddha hair, Jesus hair etc are all wooly.

    • @gabrielmartin1132
      @gabrielmartin1132 8 лет назад +4

      African hairstyles have been imitated but not all of them. some of them are not imitated because wooly hair is unique. black Africans still exhibit different styles today because of their culture, their wooly hair.

    • @NaturallyHigh
      @NaturallyHigh  8 лет назад +14

      +Emma Lucas yeah some of these comments are hilarious and not in a good way. I'm glad you found this video interesting and informative. :)

  • @bubblesquirrelpooh
    @bubblesquirrelpooh 8 лет назад +6

    Great informative video! I love that you used science to tackle these myths about natural hair. Looking forward to more videos like this.

  • @paradiseawaits821
    @paradiseawaits821 8 лет назад +16

    Very informative, educational, and well thought out video, thanks.

  • @NaturaylMystic
    @NaturaylMystic Год назад +2

    Growing up we didn’t use the Term Afro hair amongst people with similar hair. We used Kinky hair and unfortunately “nappy” but Afro hair we saw in beauty supply stores. Which is a. New term… but can completely get the difference in hair textures

  • @vayermenoviko0linixD
    @vayermenoviko0linixD 8 лет назад +18

    Okay so I didn't pay attention to every single thing you were saying because of your smile so here's a like for your teeth! I could watch you talk for hours just for your teeth

  • @haircandykina
    @haircandykina 8 лет назад +48

    Very interesting! I wanted to hear more. I also wanted to immediately go moisturize my hair 😂

    • @NaturallyHigh
      @NaturallyHigh  8 лет назад +8

      Hey! Thanks for your comment! I have tonnes more of these findings to share so I'll probably make a second part to the video or turn it into a series. Yes, quench those thirsty tresses! X

  • @babyboom64
    @babyboom64 8 лет назад +145

    1. That does NOT look like a wig. What kind of wig is that? The part looks VERY natural. 2. do you wear wigs as a protective style often?

    • @manacrack144
      @manacrack144 8 лет назад +6

      that wig looks thirsty af it's terible

    • @queenlele6193
      @queenlele6193 8 лет назад +15

      I didn't know she was wearing a wig.

    • @leejackson2438
      @leejackson2438 8 лет назад +1

      LMMFAO!!!!

    •  8 лет назад +31

      @mana crack why because it's not bone straight like a white woman's?

    • @carinabrown930
      @carinabrown930 8 лет назад +12

      I was thinking the same exact thought. That doesn't look like a wig, I like that look. Is thata yaky wig?

  • @leoneranger9348
    @leoneranger9348 8 лет назад +10

    Great vid! I like the scientific basis- we need more of this type of presentation. Well done!

    • @NaturallyHigh
      @NaturallyHigh  8 лет назад +2

      Thank you! I plan on turning this into a series!

  • @curlypinkfangirl392
    @curlypinkfangirl392 8 лет назад +10

    today i walked in my new school with my huge afro hair unstraightened and out of a ponytail and everyone complimented me! in my eyes i look somewat "crazy" today, but im still learning how to love my curls. my mother basically raised me to hate my hair and to be ashamed of it and even made me shave my head bald in 8th grade since it was super long down (to my butt when flat ironed) and curly and becoming badly matted. after growing it all back im glad i started realizing how beautiful my natural curls are and after today i'm glad to realize other people love it too!

  • @Bellisimore
    @Bellisimore 8 лет назад +2

    That's interesting to know how the angle/degree of the hair shaft makes a difference. When I look at my hair closely, I can actually tell its kind of flattened. It's almost like a tiny ribbon. Flat & wider. It curls best when I wash it, oil it root to tip, & let it dry hanging over my pillow at night.
    Over the last ten years I've used a Babyliss iron religiously, & it's actually changed my texture. Like it doesn't curl naturally as well as before. It is easier to straighten now...but it almost looks thinner

  • @Misana
    @Misana 8 лет назад +34

    I think I've seen those images before..Those knots are real. Lol. I didn't notice the wig at first. Hehehe.

    • @sciencemageTV
      @sciencemageTV 8 лет назад +30

      It matches her texture perfectly!

    • @NaturallyHigh
      @NaturallyHigh  8 лет назад

      Wig video is here: ruclips.net/video/yhvU_s9AZjs/видео.html
      Details on the unit are in the description box.
      Thank you for your comment Sweetie! Hope all is well. X

  • @dreamHIGH94
    @dreamHIGH94 8 лет назад +10

    such a well done video! good job girl!

  • @indigenousqueen5561
    @indigenousqueen5561 8 лет назад +537

    we have the best hair

    • @NaturallyHigh
      @NaturallyHigh  8 лет назад +48

      Agreed!

    • @nanaaraj6493
      @nanaaraj6493 7 лет назад +27

      black queen yes my sista

    • @lilmousegangsternigga
      @lilmousegangsternigga 7 лет назад +43

      naim sharif if it's the best hair why do I always see straight weaves

    • @dev1458
      @dev1458 7 лет назад +11

      True, I'm white tho lmao. (With "black hair")

    • @NineTails87
      @NineTails87 7 лет назад +26

      naim sharif why so racist?

  • @lidiasoloman1042
    @lidiasoloman1042 8 лет назад +4

    Amazing! very informative, damn we complex. I love Caster oil especially black Jamaican even though studies say otherwise, I give it credit for growth and protection of my thin strands. Bring on the science!

    • @NaturallyHigh
      @NaturallyHigh  8 лет назад

      Hey! I love castor oil as well! I just don't expect it to make my hair grow. It will definitely help with keeping your strands moisturised though - keep it up!

  • @aprilshowers3246
    @aprilshowers3246 Год назад +2

    thank you so much for the information! I especially enjoyed the research around the effectiveness of castor oil. I'll save quite a bit just using water from now on!

  • @NunyaBizness2023
    @NunyaBizness2023 8 лет назад +2

    I want you to tell me stories everyday. Love your voice. Very informative video.

  • @obialams523
    @obialams523 8 лет назад +20

    love her accent

    • @JazzyJ96771
      @JazzyJ96771 8 лет назад +9

      Yes, this is considered very well spoken British English.

    • @NaturallyHigh
      @NaturallyHigh  8 лет назад +1

      Aw thank you! That's lovely of you to say!

  • @freespiritedaquarius913
    @freespiritedaquarius913 8 лет назад +6

    castor oil seals in moisture well, which I think contributes largely to growth

    • @9175rock
      @9175rock 8 лет назад +3

      Or perhaps stos hair knotting at ends therefore less breakage and causing hair to retain length.

    • @judilynn9569
      @judilynn9569 8 лет назад +1

      Your hair will grow regardless. What maintains length is not doing things to cause splitting and breakage. For example, I do not use unnatural oils (like castor oil) on my hair. My hair is just past my butt. It grows unfettered because I do nothing to it to cause it harm or break it off. Yes, my hair is very kinky. I keep it clean and without "product" so that the natural oils do what they do and my pores are not clogged.

    • @freespiritedaquarius913
      @freespiritedaquarius913 8 лет назад +1

      what works for me may not work for you, no matter how unnatural it is.....

    • @NaturallyHigh
      @NaturallyHigh  8 лет назад +1

      That is true. Castor oil is a sealant so it helps to lock in moisture. It also reduces friction between strands, preventing knotting and minimising wear and tear.

    • @NaturallyHigh
      @NaturallyHigh  8 лет назад

      I agree! I use oils and conditioners on my ends mainly. My scalp responds negatively to being covered with oils.

  • @frydry2117
    @frydry2117 8 лет назад +50

    We had GOD hair!!!😊

    • @Frames7981
      @Frames7981 8 лет назад +1

      Flaunt Dejorn no we don't its white like wool, not like wool. the the color of it.

    • @bullettrain9637
      @bullettrain9637 8 лет назад

      We wuz kangz!

    • @ViolentPeace7
      @ViolentPeace7 8 лет назад +3

      White like wool is old english for wooly hair lol..... read the newer translations you clown, because you clearly don't understand old 17 century english!

    • @truthisgood7777
      @truthisgood7777 6 лет назад

      Saudi Prince
      said the devil

    • @truthisgood7777
      @truthisgood7777 6 лет назад

      Saudi Prince
      you are a wild man to strap a boom to yourself
      Genesis 16:11-12 King James Version (KJV)
      11 And the angel of the Lord said unto her, Behold, thou art with child and shalt bear a son, and shalt call his name Ishmael; because the Lord hath heard thy affliction.
      12 And he will be a wild man; his hand will be against every man, and every man's hand against him; and he shall dwell in the presence of all his brethren.
      this is who you are a wild man
      boooooom blhahahahah
      ruclips.net/video/zdiLH5AvMuE/видео.html

  • @SnarkierThan-U-R
    @SnarkierThan-U-R 6 лет назад

    I did a presentation on Linneaus for my Master's Degree, you are the FIRST RUclipsr to ever dhow any knowledge of this man! You Go Girl!

  • @KudukUngol
    @KudukUngol 8 лет назад +2

    That wig looks so real!
    Great job summarizing and presenting the information. I read years ago that in hot and dry climates (like certain parts of Africa), coily hair keeps the head cool by growing up instead of down and the texture allows air to get to the scalp. Not sure where I read this as it was a long time ago. But it makes me wonder maybe that's the reason coily hair is so prone to breakage. We like long hair for aesthetic reasons, but longer hair would not provide any kind of evolutionary advantage. I'm not on a growth journey but I wouldn't mind my hair being longer. But when I think about all the work that goes into retaining length I ask myself is it really worth it to fight so hard against nature?

    • @NaturallyHigh
      @NaturallyHigh  8 лет назад +3

      Hi there! Yay! That's good to hear, thanks.
      Thank you. That's an evolutionary theory about Afro hair, yes! I wouldn't consider growing long hair 'fighting against nature'. That's akin to saying that because of biology, we should only live in hot climates. Not everything we do to our bodies is to give ourselves an evolutionary advantage. Some of us wax, shave, and style our hair etc. for aesthetic or grooming purposes.
      Our hair is not naturally greasy or straight and does break easily but with love and care it can grow, provided you want it to!

  • @elizabethmeraki7268
    @elizabethmeraki7268 8 лет назад +6

    Wow, amazing research! You explained it so eloquently :) xxx

  • @nimiaworinde6417
    @nimiaworinde6417 8 лет назад +3

    I love this! You did some good research 👏

  • @uptoCHINAtown
    @uptoCHINAtown 8 лет назад +2

    Not black...but I watch for her Beauty, her teeth, and her beautiful accent. Learned a bit about my black brethren's hair as well!! Great vid!!!

    • @NaturallyHigh
      @NaturallyHigh  8 лет назад

      Hey! I'm happy to hear that! Thank you!

  • @bincysayshi
    @bincysayshi 3 года назад +2

    Watched this video out of curiosity about hair types especially Afro hair. Thanks for backing your video with Science!

  • @Dani_sister4peace
    @Dani_sister4peace 4 года назад +2

    I really think stylists should get to learn this in school. I've never been given enough access to learning about black or Asian hair. I find it just as fascinating as European hair

  • @LocsMermaidia
    @LocsMermaidia 8 лет назад +4

    Thank you for mentioning that tired myth about castor oil! And people swear by it .

    • @fatimakrantz7275
      @fatimakrantz7275 8 лет назад

      Well it's not a myth. Castor oil is a moisturizer, so is water. As long as you put moisture in your hair and massage it, it will grow faster. It can be castor oil, coconut oil, water or whatever you want. Most people use castor oil and that's great for them.
      It's a misunderstood concept, but not a myth.

    • @NaturallyHigh
      @NaturallyHigh  8 лет назад +1

      +Fatima Krantz only water can moisturise.

    • @LocsMermaidia
      @LocsMermaidia 8 лет назад +1

      Water is a moisturizer. Castor oil is a sealant of the moisturizer. Castor oil can also give the illusion of fullness/thickness throughout the hair. The massaging of the scalp while applying anything is what stimulates growth in any area. It's only science facts.

    • @MsTaytayluv
      @MsTaytayluv 8 лет назад +1

      Well I've tried coconut oil and not only did it dry my hair it prevents it from growing so I switched to castor oil and it's worked wonders for me everyone is different

    • @LocsMermaidia
      @LocsMermaidia 8 лет назад

      Coconut Jive yeah my hair doesn't like coconut oil either but the castor oil holds in the moisture really great for me but still makes my scalp itch!

  • @rsr_s239
    @rsr_s239 8 лет назад +4

    so intelligent and well spoken

  • @iknowjahjahknowi2152
    @iknowjahjahknowi2152 8 лет назад +10

    What kind of hair was found on mummies in the tombs of Egypt

    • @tahiirahlee5088
      @tahiirahlee5088 8 лет назад +15

      afro!!

    • @iknowjahjahknowi2152
      @iknowjahjahknowi2152 8 лет назад +2

      Thank you for the response much appreciated

    • @JohnMorris-ge6hq
      @JohnMorris-ge6hq 6 лет назад

      IknowJah JahknowI Depends on the period. If it was during the 25th Dynasty - Yes Afro.
      As for the rest - nice straight hair.
      The DNA FROM MUMMIES HAVE PROVEN THE ANCIENT EYGPITANS WERE NOT NEGROS. (With the exception of the 25 th Dynasty. Nubian invaders)

  •  6 лет назад +2

    I love stumbling across videos on topics that I have no interest in, and thus have spent very little time trying to understand, and find that a lot of people care about it. To me it means that as humans we are trying to understand every little thing and it shows that the things I'm interested in aren't what everyone else is interested in. That's the beauty of humanity, right there.

    • @robinthomas4677
      @robinthomas4677 Год назад

      I bet you do love not having no interest in the discussion of hair, because you don't have any, their a big difference in hair and fur, allow me to elaborate, hair is curly, stand up, alive, it is actually a human intenna, and people who posess this hair sense the Most High presents, knowing the Most High is alive and well in this temporary life, on the flip side you have human that grows fur equivalent to a collie dog, straight, lymph another word for dead, meaning the Most High simply cut you off for a positive life in eternity, or you are not understanding there is a temporary life and in a temporary life, you death on earth is also temporary, now eternity is the second life, when the Most High made man he is not to die permanently, is the reason he had the Messiah to come and it is already proof he can raise you from the dead, isn't that ironic, however in these last days, we have a group of people, doing everything the Most High don't stand for, and have broken every law the Most High has written for the human being to obey in his world, However they believe in abusing the humble human, taking all of whoever asset for themselves, even if they have to murder for it, and trust me when they are murdering for it, they are literally raping, women, men and children, for gain in a temporary life, the scripture states, what good is it to gain the world and lose your own soul, in the Most High world, you see there is no repentance for these people, and they are marked with fur from the scalp of their head and it makes sense you don't believe it, because your intenna is dead

    •  Год назад

      @@robinthomas4677 This has got to be one of the weirdest ramblings of racist religious lunacy I've seen in quite a while. Yes, hair has had a symbolic meaning in a lot of religions across the world, but you really take it to new heights. I hope your beliefs give you comfort in the confusion you seem to have and that your life will take you to good places in the future.

    • @robinthomas4677
      @robinthomas4677 Год назад

      @ with the fur that grows on your scalp, straight lymph, dead it is impossible for you to understand a person with curls, hair that stand up, alive, and is the reason you come from a decent that went around the world and murder for gain, and in doing so,rape came with it including women, children and mens, and it is to you dead intenna people who think it is a religion, when it is a fact a way of life to a person that has intenna, have you ever understood why no other nationality did what you people has done, because they know better, you come from a nation, the Most High cut you off, there is no repentance for you people is the reason you have to grow fur on your head equivalent to a collie dog, how low can you go, what good is it to gain the world and lose your own soul, I expect you to be flabbergasted, it is impossible for you to understand and if you did, you would of never done what you have done, let me explain something to you fur head, do you understand in a temporary life, death is temporary too "duh you can't think like that because your intenna dead, how ever coming of Christ and judgement day resurrection when the Most High raise you up out of that slumber and judge you for a life called eternity meaning forever, which the time has gotten so close than you can ever imagine especially with the dead intenna, one thing for sure and two things for certain, it might be a religion to you, how ironic that everything the Bible mentioned has came to pass, oh dead intenna you haven't read"duh" oh I forgot, dead intenna you can't comprehend is the reason you people invented clown college, everything funny to you, especially the way you treated slaves, you honestly believe you people has a place with the Most High, there is know room for you, especially when you live a life negativity purposely, still have not gave the black original Indigenous people a dime for their contribution on building America to the point of being prosperous, and fed every other nationality that came to America and invented every luxury known to man, you people didn't do it, you didn't work, but you claim everything and said slaves don't have a right to claim the anything because we belong to you guys and right today you still owning everything we do, you people play sports, not like we do, but you reap all the benefits, because nobody has money but you people, you never paid the black man, again one thing for sure and two things for certain, since we are not so call slaves no more and you pay anyone for hire, America is not great anymore and is down spiralling in great debt and where we are now is revelation," In the last days there will be rumors of wars, and who ever received Elon Musk chip either in the right hand or the forehead will not gain the inheritance of Gods Kingdom and there is more, however I do understand to much at once is not good, However I do need to mention just because your people was greedy and very corrupt in this life time, I never said I hate you for it, it is my duty as a God fearing man to tell you for I am compelled to do so.

  • @keetadoeshair2
    @keetadoeshair2 6 лет назад

    Thanks for posting this informative video. I am a hairstylist from Largo,MD and I must say there are not many people who get it right. You nailed it!

  • @jeanheard4615
    @jeanheard4615 Год назад +3

    In the 60s we wash our hair oil our scalp rolled it and when we took it down it was a Afro todays young people have a scare fro our black need more oil and need more combing your hair saying on hair is wrong back in the day we took care of our hair

  • @wildhearses
    @wildhearses 8 лет назад +70

    I'm a white girl but very glad to get perspective

    • @NaturallyHigh
      @NaturallyHigh  8 лет назад +21

      I'm glad you found it interesting!

    • @lucialight6096
      @lucialight6096 8 лет назад +10

      why didnt you just ask a black person? Some of us would have educated you about our hair. At least I would have, I'm proud of my African heritage don't be afraid to ask us. I know some black people get offended but that's because from slavery through today,whites have been studying us like we were animals Instead of sitting down and letting us teach y'all our ways. Same thing with the Native Americans. We are willing to teach if you're willing to learn. Curiosity can be a beautiful gift, or a curse.

    • @cinnamonstar808
      @cinnamonstar808 7 лет назад +7

      SHE is spewing old racist ideas of what black hair + Asian hair is. (with correcting it) Asians have a variety of hair types: What would Japanese need in a flat iron + Koreans Perms should not exist.

  • @simskiara
    @simskiara 8 лет назад +4

    My hair is litterlay soft and curly asf. EVERYTIME PEOPLE ASK IF IT'S REAL. It's annoying...

  • @gibsonsyd
    @gibsonsyd 4 года назад +1

    The video I didn't know I needed. Thank you. Still important to this day.

  • @safayra
    @safayra 8 лет назад +1

    Thank you so much for sharing.
    since I stopped using comb's and brushes, or commercial Shampoo's and started using a shower filter, only wearing protective styles and no more synthetic hair, plus rinsing my hair with rice water at least 3 times a week, and only use olive oil and castor oil on my hair... my curls started forming and my hair is softer, plus less breakage and clearly less noting. Praise God for the wisdom :)
    and I am using Bee Propolis infused oil to massage my head before bed.. good relaxing and if I get a benefit of hair growth praise God.

    • @NaturallyHigh
      @NaturallyHigh  8 лет назад

      That sounds like a very solid regime, especially the finger detangling and protective styles. I'm really happy to hear you've found what works for you!

  • @cheekylade
    @cheekylade 8 лет назад +70

    I don't know why black folk criticise each other for whatever they choose to do to THEIR OWN hair.
    White folk colour. Bleach, curl, straighten etc... What's the issue. It's 2016... we don't need approval or justification... if it feels good, just do it

    • @VySharieff
      @VySharieff 8 лет назад +6

      Amen! We're all dying everyday so we better find some happiness☺️☺️☺️

    • @lpgilber
      @lpgilber 8 лет назад +18

      I agree. I see Asian ladies all the time dying their hair all kinds of colors and no one is running around telling them to leave their hair in a virgin state. I am a black woman and do what I want with my hair regardless of what people say.

    • @NaturallyHigh
      @NaturallyHigh  8 лет назад +6

      OMG yes! Preach! :)

    • @kenguyjnr
      @kenguyjnr 8 лет назад +7

      The issue; is the reason behind why black women & girls treat thier hair the way they do. Self hate is non partisan affecting all people in a variety of ways. Not everyone hates aspects of themselves, but where self hate exists it's worth challenging, because it's effects are highly contagious and well...Destructive.

    • @slw6054
      @slw6054 8 лет назад +8

      I agree. Just stop caring. Its your body. If you want to dye, fry it, braid it, cut it off , wear your afro. Wear it. Ain't it funny how ppl worry so much about us? We are pioneers of trends and always creating new ones. I guess we get mad because you hate on everything we do until you see we dont care and than everybody follows. I just seen a video of a girl being suspended for wearing her afro to school because it was a "distraction." And I know most bw can relate. Damned if we do or dont. Wear a afro and they call you pro-black, unkept, unemployable. Wear it straight and they say you hate your afro but you assimilate enough to fit in. smh. We look good with red hair, brown, blonde, black, purple hair. Whether we have braids, straihht pocahauntas hair, dreads, afros etc. And we will continue to do whatever we want with our body's while they try to find out why and sit back watch and criticize and admire.

  • @not-meyou1935
    @not-meyou1935 6 лет назад +3

    This was amazing I learned so much

  • @nerodiamante9441
    @nerodiamante9441 8 лет назад +4

    afro hair severely damaged?? was the hair completely natural, or had it been chemically manipulated at any time; which would explain the damage

    • @NaturallyHigh
      @NaturallyHigh  8 лет назад +2

      It was natural.

    • @embracethebright1587
      @embracethebright1587 6 лет назад +4

      Natural dosent automatically = undamaged. My hair is virgin hair and its so damaged when I touch it my hands comes away with small bits of hair.

  • @AngeezFX
    @AngeezFX 8 лет назад +2

    Love love LOVE your accent! Great informative vid, keep 'em coming!

  • @yvetteihemesinwa2981
    @yvetteihemesinwa2981 5 лет назад

    I love the way you speak. So well spoken and classy

  • @bananaberry90
    @bananaberry90 8 лет назад +3

    I appreciate the scientific biological explanation... When you use information that is biologically proven makes understanding our hair better.... A lot of these products sold for black hair gives an illusion that these products will make your hair shine look thicker or even grow... We all get caught up looking for a miracle product not realizing that some of the simple basic things will help our hair... Some of us wants to wear a hair style that is not good for our hair type....

  • @way2girly
    @way2girly 8 лет назад +3

    great video! Love videos like this!

  • @zizavancouver9291
    @zizavancouver9291 8 лет назад +6

    Very interesting video, and quite attractive & charismatic young lady

  • @WhoSeesThis
    @WhoSeesThis 8 лет назад +8

    Excellent video! Love it!

  • @diedriegibbs6938
    @diedriegibbs6938 6 лет назад +1

    Your video is amazing and extremely informative. Now there needs to be information on what the best hair products are for 4 type hair, specifically b-c.

  • @michaelevans402
    @michaelevans402 8 лет назад +55

    the first use of the word "woolly hair" was in the BIBLE to describe what Jesus looked like

    • @devilsdabs6663
      @devilsdabs6663 6 лет назад +1

      Michael Evans yeah Arabs have wooly hair. Nothing in the bible is accurate though

    • @TheLifemission
      @TheLifemission 6 лет назад +5

      NO it wasn't. The King James version of the bible was created around the time this man came up with the term.The bible has been manipulated too many times to be credible.

    • @TheLifemission
      @TheLifemission 6 лет назад

      The bible has been proven to be inaccurate many times. Also, depending on who was the dominant ethinc group of the time they got to do the most changes and alterations. The bible is not accurate at all.

    • @TheLifemission
      @TheLifemission 6 лет назад

      The nicean council, Constantinople, and king james (to name a few) all manipulated the bible by rewriting several things and taking books out of the bible as well as putting bullshit all through it. Also, the jews were never slaves in Egypt, Men did NOT come before women based on genetic testing, and there are migrations that did not occur in the biblical times mentioned in the bible.

    • @TheLifemission
      @TheLifemission 6 лет назад +2

      Smh it appears you don't care about facts because you want to defend a falsehoods no matter what it takes. I can't wait when humanity moves forward beyond this primitive beliefs.

  • @alexissanders370
    @alexissanders370 8 лет назад +4

    I love your accent omg❤️

  • @Lallighost
    @Lallighost 8 лет назад +6

    am i the only person obsessed with her accent?

  • @thesarkive7746
    @thesarkive7746 3 года назад +1

    You are very well spoken and pleasant to listen to

  • @waymakersfun-time3930
    @waymakersfun-time3930 6 лет назад +1

    I've found that black hair needs moisture more than grease, which is why our hair grew quickly during the curl perm style of the 80s. I cut my hair almost bald during that time and utilzed the upkeep moisturizer products. My coarse blk hair grew past my shoulders. For years now I have kept the growth by washing and moisturizing with coconut oil and twist or loose braids. I wash my hair 1x per week and steam moisture every other day. In our quest to look presentable we do too much to our hair. Your diet is important also.

  • @whitneysolier1102
    @whitneysolier1102 8 лет назад +3

    Grate video. Both I.formative and interesting.

  • @carameldale4218
    @carameldale4218 8 лет назад +7

    as a mixed person, i wonder what "race" I would have been classified as.

    • @carameldale4218
      @carameldale4218 8 лет назад

      Moniqtee
      im half native american and half black. I dont exactly have a set name for that kind of mix

    • @phiretiger4476
      @phiretiger4476 8 лет назад

      I was wondering what about the Black ppl who look like chill from TLC? Deep skin bur have wavy hair. I feel like we get ignored. Our hair is not straight but not tightly coiled.

    • @9175rock
      @9175rock 8 лет назад

      Carmel Dale, like it or not, your Black.

    • @9175rock
      @9175rock 8 лет назад

      +lyanna stark Thank you

    • @9175rock
      @9175rock 8 лет назад

      +caramel dale The so called Native American are the result of inter-mingling Africans and Mongolians.

  • @afiaoduro-manu8009
    @afiaoduro-manu8009 8 лет назад +6

    2:19 damn, those knots😁😁

  • @Mike-lz6qn
    @Mike-lz6qn 6 лет назад

    I love what you have done with this video fantastically put in order and your natural in front of the camera 🙌🏾‼️

  • @Jansheff2010
    @Jansheff2010 2 года назад

    why did I have this in my watch later all this time and I'm just coming back to it. You have great content and your hair is beautiful. Thank you mam, love hearing the scientific explanation.

  • @dottiEpre
    @dottiEpre 8 лет назад +15

    So getting a perm would be easier to manage, but the chemicals are just so unhealthy :/ I can't go back.

    • @NaturallyHigh
      @NaturallyHigh  8 лет назад +6

      That's a possibility. If you reduce manipulation and improve manageability you'll likely improve your length retention. There's no need to go back though! Natural hair isn't unmanageable!

    • @dottiEpre
      @dottiEpre 8 лет назад +1

      Thank you for the encouragement! Yes I cannot go back...I would rather be bald then get a perm again. You are right type 4 hair is not unmanageable. I just need to work on my patience and time management, so I can see more profound results like you.
      Have a blessed day

    • @hopeikui2081
      @hopeikui2081 5 лет назад

      @@dottiEpre advice me on how to transition 😭

  • @almasmith2733
    @almasmith2733 8 лет назад +4

    The bible did refer to woolie hair. castor oil is mainly for mosturising the scalp.If one puts in locks (dreads) , the hair would slowly grow . even with dreads the hair is washed at least once or twice a week. In rural areas where people swim, it could be more often.

    • @saphanahbathyisrael7379
      @saphanahbathyisrael7379 8 лет назад +7

      that is a lie my eight year old hair is down her back and longer than most adults and she has locks when I put locks in her hair that is when her hair sprouted in growth

    • @MsSuchamuch
      @MsSuchamuch 8 лет назад +3

      my girls have locs they grow exponentially fast, we get followed in stores by other young girls all the time

    • @Seraphemme98
      @Seraphemme98 8 лет назад +2

      Keep in mind that the modern bible, in it's many forms, was translated (from Hebrew, Latin...) to the English writing style of the Jacobean Era (during King James' reign, c. early 17th century) and probably used "woolly" to refer to slaves in Europe before and during the slave trade, but don't hold me to that, I could be very wrong.

  • @IzThatit
    @IzThatit 6 лет назад +10

    What black people need to learn from this woman is how to UNDERSTAND things and not immediately get offended and whine about it.

    • @mern461
      @mern461 5 лет назад

      She is English thats why.Also blacks are not a people...lol like other people they are individual...

    • @karmicobsession1636
      @karmicobsession1636 4 года назад +1

      M ern It’s not cause she’s English, it’s because so many are oversensitive and have intense bias against anything that isn’t metaphorically sucking them off. This is true of all racial groups, just not all the people in them

  • @simplyandoime7344
    @simplyandoime7344 8 лет назад

    THE NATURAL HAVEN.....is the real deal. The best Natural hair blog.

  • @mandyads
    @mandyads 8 лет назад +2

    Love the theme of your channel! There needs to be a specific focus on 4-type hair! Not related to the video necessarily, but I really mean it! Great picture of Naptural, too.

    • @NaturallyHigh
      @NaturallyHigh  8 лет назад

      Hey! Thank you! Yeah as a 4C gal I wanted my channel to be focussed on us.

  • @LumerasLight1201
    @LumerasLight1201 8 лет назад +22

    This is so random but I couldn't help but focus on all the IKEA furnishings in the background

    • @MsPuetoricanPopulari
      @MsPuetoricanPopulari 8 лет назад +8

      her house set up is gorgeous!!

    • @9175rock
      @9175rock 8 лет назад +3

      Lol @ Nanase B. Reminded me of a joke on American Dad about foreign countries apts being furnished by Ikea.

    • @NaturallyHigh
      @NaturallyHigh  8 лет назад +1

      Thanks! Not my house though - will pass on the message!