Hi there! I wanted to share my opinion if that’s ok. I think the problem with RUclips is that since Afro-textured hair is unique (our hair like personalities has different characteristics), it needs to be respected that what may work for one person may not work for another. I think some YTubers tell people what they should and should not do based on what works for them. In my opinion , my hair doesn’t absorb Shea Butter well, but another woman’s can. I think we should consider that what works for one won’t work for all. We should focus on the principles (ex. our hair needs moisture, so people can choose a moisture routine that works best for them, which won’t include the same products for everyone). My hair responds well to oils (not alone of course). In all, I think we should focus on the principles of taking care of Afro-hair rather than telling people what they should and should not put in their hair. I think on most people’s journeys some things are trial and error. It took some time for me to stop using shea butter and to be quite honest, I wasn’t getting why it wasn’t working for me like I saw other women on RUclips, in which I accepted that. Shea butter gave me build up, and I used whipped shea butter, not raw, which I have seen some people use. I currently use Palm Oil and that’s working better and I’m not dealing with build up. Some more principle examples that I believe to be one-size fits all for all curly/coily folks include: - Avoiding too much heat which can lead to heat damage. - Washing your hair routinely and properly (Some women can co-wash, some women can’t. Some women wash their hair loose and some wash their hair in sections or plaits). - Wearing protective and/or low manipulation styles can help greatly with retaining length. - Moisturizing hair - Deep conditioning (as and when needed). - Sealing in moisture in some way (some women may use oil, butters, …) - Trimming ends as and when needed. Etc. I hope this makes sense. There’s a part towards the end of a poem I wrote that says this … “…Texturism is a real thing and the hair type-chart system needs to come down. Yes I said it, research the origin and you’ll see why I say do. Seek the Most High first for what you hair needs … sis, not RUclips.” (End of poem) 🌸
I’ll preface this by saying I don’t think it’s right for people to be rude to you. I tried this method over 10 years ago with kinky curly knot today and the gel years ago before it was a thing. Not using oils was a mistake for me and short lived. Some of these statements in this video are not true, the oil is formulated into a product with emulsifiers. If you look at sheep they naturally produce lanolin (a natural emulsifier) to keep their wool conditioned. If you put oil in your hair a conditioner (which has emulsifying ingredients) would be able to remove that oil. Hair has a lipid layer naturally that is similar to lanolin. This layer is in constant jeopardy because of water, uv rays and the environment. Your hair is protein it needs lipids. Oils are not the problem the way some people use them is. Jesus talks about putting oil in your hair when fasting why would he tell people to do something that harms their hair. I think your hair is beautiful and is doing well. But I try to oil my hair everyday and my hair is doing well. Look into curl chemistry’s channel if you want.
Dang. I was defending you but your attitude is off. A bit condescending so you’re blending right with those comments in your other video. I see why this video has only a handful of views. Your hair is gorgeous though.
Not me watching this after i put oil on my ends. I done fell for it 😂😂😂😂
What gel is in your hair in this current video????It looks so juicy and moist!
Hi there!
I wanted to share my opinion if that’s ok. I think the problem with RUclips is that since Afro-textured hair is unique (our hair like personalities has different characteristics), it needs to be respected that what may work for one person may not work for another. I think some YTubers tell people what they should and should not do based on what works for them. In my opinion , my hair doesn’t absorb Shea Butter well, but another woman’s can. I think we should consider that what works for one won’t work for all. We should focus on the principles (ex. our hair needs moisture, so people can choose a moisture routine that works best for them, which won’t include the same products for everyone). My hair responds well to oils (not alone of course).
In all, I think we should focus on the principles of taking care of Afro-hair rather than telling people what they should and should not put in their hair. I think on most people’s journeys some things are trial and error. It took some time for me to stop using shea butter and to be quite honest, I wasn’t getting why it wasn’t working for me like I saw other women on RUclips, in which I accepted that. Shea butter gave me build up, and I used whipped shea butter, not raw, which I have seen some people use. I currently use Palm Oil and that’s working better and I’m not dealing with build up.
Some more principle examples that I believe to be one-size fits all for all curly/coily folks include:
- Avoiding too much heat which can lead to heat damage.
- Washing your hair routinely and properly (Some women can co-wash, some women can’t. Some women wash their hair loose and some wash their hair in sections or plaits).
- Wearing protective and/or low manipulation styles can help greatly with retaining length.
- Moisturizing hair
- Deep conditioning (as and when needed).
- Sealing in moisture in some way (some women may use oil, butters, …)
- Trimming ends as and when needed.
Etc.
I hope this makes sense.
There’s a part towards the end of a poem I wrote that says this …
“…Texturism is a real thing and the hair type-chart system needs to come down.
Yes I said it, research the origin and you’ll see why I say do.
Seek the Most High first for what you hair needs … sis, not RUclips.” (End of poem)
🌸
Love the video! This gave me flashbacks to middle school Pinterest diy days. I mixed an egg and hot olive oil and ended up with scrambled egg hair
😂
I’ll preface this by saying I don’t think it’s right for people to be rude to you. I tried this method over 10 years ago with kinky curly knot today and the gel years ago before it was a thing. Not using oils was a mistake for me and short lived. Some of these statements in this video are not true, the oil is formulated into a product with emulsifiers. If you look at sheep they naturally produce lanolin (a natural emulsifier) to keep their wool conditioned. If you put oil in your hair a conditioner (which has emulsifying ingredients) would be able to remove that oil. Hair has a lipid layer naturally that is similar to lanolin. This layer is in constant jeopardy because of water, uv rays and the environment. Your hair is protein it needs lipids. Oils are not the problem the way some people use them is. Jesus talks about putting oil in your hair when fasting why would he tell people to do something that harms their hair. I think your hair is beautiful and is doing well. But I try to oil my hair everyday and my hair is doing well. Look into curl chemistry’s channel if you want.
Oil is good to be washed out.
Dang. I was defending you but your attitude is off. A bit condescending so you’re blending right with those comments in your other video. I see why this video has only a handful of views. Your hair is gorgeous though.