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[@mzbb6446]

I can't stand when a product says Argon oil or Shea Butter and then when you turn over the package it's like the last ingredient in the product.

[@orangeblossom5362]

+Mizz BB and it's probs less than 1% of the product too.

[@chalseywilder937]

Mizz BB exactly

[@XxerizintekxX]

"bitches love argan oil" made me laugh out loud 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@drenaluv8475]

💀💀💀

[@bodistryyoga]

😂😂😂😂

[@majormediaproductions]

😂

[@1luvf4all]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@monasmiilee22]

argan oil breaks my skin out I wanted to love it so much lol😢

[@MSEDzirasa2015]

Naturals in developed countries, are just falling for all the exotic fruit labeling like avocado, papaya, mango, and ethnic sounding extracts/tinctures etc...I'm African and never saw my mother, grandmother and great aunts use anything but Shea butter, coconut oil solids or palm kernel fat, after washing their kinks with locally made black soap, and they all had healthy hair. I mean what do you think our ancestors used all over Africa, and continue to use presently, before the so called natural hair movement came into being, in the West? Even in America, African Americans wore their afros in the 50s and into the 90s, without using all these expensive products we waste so much money on these days. They just wash their hair squeaky clean with sulphate shampoo, and slap on Dax or Blue magic hair pomade and it grew. We need to eat our avocados, mangoes, berries, leafy greens and healthy oils, so we can grow our hair from the inside because, these companies are still raiding our pocket books, the same way they did when we were relaxed. If I come up with a natural hair product labeled "HEALTHY COILS BLOWDRYING SERUM FOR NATURAL HAIR, WITH COLLARD GREEN and OKRA EXTRACT, everybody will flock to it lol, because that's how crazy we've become in the natural hair community... I will not cite certain brands in my comment but, my question is, why market deep conditioning creams, shampoos, conditioners and so called masks (that's what they are called these days lol), in tiny jars, to the ethnic group with the bushiest hair/ thickest coils and massive curls in the world, for so much money? Natural hair means freedom from fiscal chains, and liberation from being dictated to by the powers that be, about how to maintain our afro textured hair. We must emancipate ourselves from this exploitation, through natural hair products, geared towards our hair types because, each coming day reveals a new line and a new product; aimed at draining our pockets, just because we naturals have cultivated the habit of over emphasizing and complicating our hair care; which is actually giving rise to a surge in the production of unnecessary products that do us no good.

[@MSEDzirasa2015]

Glad I made you laugh; I'm a fellow sister btw. :)

[@jakireyamcgee2421]

+MSE. Dzirasa yesss! they forget what our mom's use to use on our hair when we were little. our hair was damn near down our backs. now we're struggling trying to grow our hair because of all these products. find something & stick w. it!

[@MSEDzirasa2015]

Ja'Kireya McGee That's right sis...:)

[@shae7938]

Amen!

[@Beautifullybyg]

+China Dee Lmbo!

[@llove1012]

It's punishment for no longer buying perms. They're going to get their money one way or the other.

[@CLM1988]

Lauren L You are definitely on to something.

[@reynam5427]

Omg 😃u are so right

[@icameisaws4829]

Who is they? These black owned new people are trying to jump on the money train

[@AfrikanHairGod]

It's not inflation if the cost of products go up but the cost of ingredients remains cheap af. Coconut, castor, soybean, olive mineral (baby oil)- all these ingredients that comprise most of these products remain extremely affordable and cheap but you accept these tiny ass bottles of oil due to "inflation" of product costs and increased financial standards of living. Small product retail businesses are naturally more expensive because of the increased cost of not purchasing in large bulk like larger companies and often times they use more higher quality, organically-preferred ingredients which naturally cost more. Just to make it clear, I am not referring to these businesses in the video. I am completely aware of their standpoint in the pricing of their products and support their businesses. Lastly, yes it is great that natural hair consumers have more options when it comes to their hair, but don't confuse pretty labels with different colors, different fragrances, and promises of even stronger, longer hair. Products are temporary. You put them on, they wash out and they wear off. They are a supplement to your hair journey but not a necessity. Knowing that, understanding that, and being an informed consumer is the point of this video. If you got the money to spend on top brand products, then go for it. Just be educated about where your money is going.

[@SheisB515]

👏👏👏 tell them!!!

[@KIMMYK504]

+AfrikanHairGod wow i never really thought about that because i have cantu shea butter products and i recently notice all their products smells the same like they deep conditioner and curling cream..but i will slow down on buying hair products and when i had relaxed hair i rarely bought hair products

[@lazycurl3593]

+AfrikanHairGod PREACH!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@growingpains7753]

Seriously tho, why are parabens bad??? I never understood that

[@elaineweaver12]

preach!!! #shopsmallbusiness

[@stephanieedwards9553]

Yup it's like we've traded 1 creamy crack (relaxers) for another (curl definers, co washes, hydration creams, etc)

[@l.christinejones8164]

Jessica Liz Chambers you said a mouthful right here sis, facts. thank you

[@therecessionista6271]

PREACH!!!!!! i see ppl using 6 different expensive products on a twist out gtfoh

[@poohcanplay123]

Don't make no sense 😹

[@traci.so.random3457]

+MIZ MOOKEY THE RECESSIONISTA truth! I use two and one of those is water lol

[@tequilashots875]

hair aint longer than their damn ear. lol

[@therecessionista6271]

+tequilashots875 okaaaaay! u ain't never lied

[@ausetify7109]

LMFAOOOOOOOO!!!! >_

[@UniqueDesignStudio1]

My sister be knocking me cause I use suave conditioner, it's my staple conditioner and is been having my hair growing! If I'm feeling fancy I add coconut oil lol the bottles keep getting bigger and cheaper lol I'm good

[@jessicab331]

Raven K i love the suave naturals in the green bottles 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@Missdewyskinbish]

*cough* Shea Moisture *cough*

[@brendadavis4923]

😂😂 SheaMoisture is my life. That be Miss Jessies😂😂

[@BackTwoNatural]

I stopped drinking the Kool aide years ago. Smh

[@coreacorea9654]

Lol

[@elevatedgoddess3917]

Fran Scott 😂😂😂

[@trishtrish999]

Natural hair vloggers have inadvertently created a haircare marketing bonanza. Plenty of people have gotten rich from this movement, at the expense of curious consumers and product junkies. In addition, the prices are way above the market value of comparable products. Yes, we are being fleeced.

[@kellycoleman2745]

It's about time somebody on KZbin stepped up and said something . Black folk getting their own people with wack ass hair products . Smh, I find that a lot of the caucasian products work better for my hair and are up my alley in prices. Most of the expensive products are full of oil anyways, I got tired of walking around with my forehead shinning all the damn time.

[@jasmineb1341]

Sparrow please say it loud for the people in the back

[@nicasmith7260]

Kelly Coleman You're right full of grease & not moisturising. So the hair is greasy, but looks dry!

[@l.johnson2015]

Kelly Coleman lol

[@l.johnson2015]

Kelly Coleman as a matter of fact Suave is good! Especially that new line with the golden colored bottles

[@almetas_grandbaby]

I agree on SO many levels!!! When I first went natural....people was still using what they used when they was kids! first they said grease is bad ---> need an oil to seal --> here's a 20$ oil then they said sulfates is bad --> need a co-wash ---> here's a 24$ co-wash need a leave in need a serum I must admit, my hair was stronger and healthier when I had a simple regimen that included ONLY: shampoo, conditioner, oil, and a styler. Then I would bun my hair up, or wear a braid out. Guess what? My hair was thicker, stronger, longer, and shiner. Now with DevaCare products I pay upwards of 100$ or more to maintain my hair. they get used SOOOOO quick! Before, I was spending literally 30-35$ and the products lasted FOREVER. I used to watch Naptural85....you know what grew her hair out the first time? mud wash, shea butter mix, oil mix, and flaxseed gel! Don't be fooled by the newest and truest ppl are putting out. We are being duped.

[@db6433]

My mom tells me all the time that my hair grew just fine with the Grease and shampoo. I don't even use that many products.

[@AfrinaLilmissfreens]

I believe these companies be using KZbin for their market research. A little while ago everyone and their mamma were doing videos about high and low porosity hair. All of a sudden Shea Moisture have a high and low porosity range!

[@crossing.the.cosmos84]

+Lilmissfreens BrownBeautiesUK yup, theyre watching lol

[@ImadeIyamu]

It’s their job to watch lol, some brands have started putting rice water and activated charcoal in front of their products now.

[@AsrielAsitgets]

I don't see how product junkies do it....Whenever I find a product that works I stick with it! I rather make most of my own products it saves me money . You PREACHED that sh*t😂😂😂

[@glamnp5456]

Amen!!!

[@crossing.the.cosmos84]

+Asriel Asitgets simple. its an addiction ^__^

[@AsrielAsitgets]

Kinky.coily. ஐBeebe ஐ Treeஐ I have an addiction too=/ its just to bulk hair ingredients! lol

[@denysedenyse4070]

yes AMEN! i am TOTALLY satisfied with Alikay Naturals products. i don't see why i should change it. i am a firm firm firm believer in the old saying "if it ain't broke; why fix it?" i take notice to other products and curiosity rolls through my mind. i am willing to buy maybe trial sizes. but i am not getting a complete set of a new product line. NO! you said it best. stick with what works

[@AsrielAsitgets]

I know that's right! lol I have my own staple shampoo and conditioner the rest I just make myself

[@Drea1239232]

This video was hilarious. You had me at "Bitches Love Argan Oil"..LMAO! The accuracy!

[@williamskayla74]

i know right lol

[@stayconsistent]

Andrea J. Lol

[@TheTamaramac12]

*Cough Shea moisture

[@MiJaCool]

Yes! I will never buy another Shea moisture product again! Too expensive for no reason

[@LinzeyLiNO]

+Jamy Shawol* exactly !!! they are just trying to rob money from us now. nothing special about them and its time we realised that!!

[@LinzeyLiNO]

+Jamy Shawol* ive gone back to Ors and 2-3 of their products equal 1 of shea moisture's products

[@sugafreesiena6213]

Right! I've never bought she's moisture lol I tried that expensive dark and lovely line once.. Never again. Keeping it simple is best.

[@JACKtheSEXYPIRATE]

kay jay Shea moisture is definitely on the cheaper side... Just don't become a product junkie. Buy it and use it without purchasing the latest and greatest and you won't be spending a lot. Not to mention don't be so heavy handed with your products. I stretch out my products for waaayyy longer than what these girls on KZbin are saying. You don't need to use so much in one sitting.

[@indigogirl5172]

most of what we need for our hair is at the grocery store...you only need one type of oil, a basic shampoo, and a regular moisture and wash routine.

[@indigogirl5172]

if you need extra moisture buy/grow an aloe vera plant....break a leaf when you need it.

[@maryapatterson]

Indigo Girl

[@nea415]

I was disappointed when I paid $12 for a bottle of Kinky Curly Knot Today & it did nothing for me

[@ronniemonnie]

I bought that stuff too when I went natural again. Cost me $16CDN. My hair was still dry AF. What a waste. I just stick to my Cantu Conditioning Repair Leave-In for $4.99.

[@5050TM]

My corkscrew curls looooove knot today! It makes them so very soft! But I'm extremely low porosity. I think porosity makes a massive difference in what works. I buy it because it's cruelty free and oils (coconut, castor oil) don't sink in to my hair shaft. I can get regular aloe vera for cheap though, and that works. Sucks that it's $12... :/

[@Beautifullybyg]

I just brought it and was embarrassed to admit I had to use almost a half of bottle just to get some results! Hell me hair should have been moisturized after all of that! The bottle will be gone in 2 to 3 uses and my hair is not long for natural hair! Look who has money like that!

[@MsBlackNgreen]

oh no. lol. I love KCKT!! I have kinky hair (if that helps anyone) and it works wonders. It does not contain water tho, so I've found that it's best used on wet/damp hair. I used to like Cantu, but the ones in stores nearest me all have a weird foamy texture for some reason :-/

[@nicasmith7260]

Cassandra when I went natural again this time, Cantu used to be cheap, like under £3. Now a product is not under £5.00, they're nothing spectacular so because they increased the price with the boom, I do not buy that brand. They're not that good I want to spend the extra.

[@trnigyul]

Preach honey!! People fail to realise that hair is dead! The only thang you need to do is keep the shit moisturized and sealed, and the best thing to do that i s water and some type of cheap ass oil/butter....hell even some blue magic gone do the trick. I f the shit is weak do a protein treatment a damn pack of palmers protein pack aint but $2. I got me a shampoo, conditioner,coconut oil, my spray bottle with water/aloes and a bottle of gel. I've been natural for six years I got hair down to my waist and I aint never spent more than $10 for a hair product....I prefer to spend the money investing in my health cuz hunty I eats well and I use that gym membership. I think a lot of what these women spend money on is trying to get the hair of other women they see on yt/instagram, they will buy 50-11 hair puddings to get the curl next door but eating mcdonalds for dinner 5 nights for the week...bye!

[@josephine_marie]

+trnigyul I LOVE your comment!

[@poohcanplay123]

I was hearing some buzz about blue magic grease. Is it really that good?

[@patricedixon2634]

+Elise Wilson It works great for me, I use the blue magic coconut on damp hair not on ny scalp. It spreads good and only has two ingredients unlike the quote natural store products that have a laundry list of items. I had lots of products that did nothing for my hair, kept it dry. For me, Blue Magic is a keeper.

[@darceyderosa2426]

patrice dixon Thank you for the suggestion

[@kaotanosx657]

Elise Wilson i've been using it since i was a little girl

[@Epiloguesandchocolat3]

I'm 3yrs natural. When I first started my KZbin education (lol) I quickly became a product junkie. After a time I found my staple products by listening to my hairs needs. I'm not a fan of trying new lines at all! For my hair I use about 6 products in rotation. That includes 2 oils, a leave in, a cream and another styler and the conditioner that I prefer to do my co wash with. Everybody plays the fool at least once but let's wise up! Awesome vid.

[@braelynnblue]

Agreed!

[@sexiibabygurl10]

+Nicole Allen same!! when i first went natural i had everybodys FULL LINE of products. shea moisture, herbal essence, tresemme, beautiful textures PLUS every oil anybody mentioned lol. now i have 2 oil, 1 leave in, 1 cream, 1 deep conditioner and the only time ill buy a different one of those is if i run out

[@Beautifullybyg]

Exactly! I'm currently in product junkie rehab thanks to KZbin!

[@Shemile1]

"...refrigerators full of products..." lol

[@12danih96]

This is why I stick to blue magic hair grease and water

[@phoebegodiva-adeniyi5315]

I use Blue Magic too! I added in a bit of coconut oil & let it solidify!

[@mshill2406]

Danielle Monaá Im about to be on that too!

[@reynam5427]

I getting sick of it my hair is dry using all these call so natural hair products im done old school baby we had big healthy fro

[@TysheenOrane]

I make my own body and hair products by reading some of the ingredients on the companies brand products. most of the ingredients you can buy at your local store and make your own. It will last you for a very long time.

[@creolefontenot481]

Do you have recipes to share?

[@stayconsistent]

Tysheen Orane I think imma start doing the same!!! Shampoo , butter, and gel....I gotta learn the conditioner

[@icameisaws4829]

I'm just waiting on Shea Moister to start selling rice water infused products for $15 🤣🤣 These KZbin University students are going to buy the ENTIRE product line

[@mjforever83d8]

Girl you called it,they got a rice water line 😶😒

[@sasutomato]

I switched to Mane & Tail for shampoo and conditioner. I got a huge bottle of both for 8 dollars and it has been lasting me for months compared to those tiny $15 dollar bottles of natural hair shampoo and conditioner. I'm so done with natural hair products lol

[@MiJaCool]

Right! I'm so done with overpriced sulfate free shampoos because they don't even cleanse my scalp well

[@nichole8398]

That shyt did NOT like my hair. The conditioner was okay but the shampoo dried my ends out and I had to cut a full inch off.

[@datzsojahna8925]

lmfao you crack me tf up. this so true tho. I see a bunch of KZbinrs with product hail video and I'm like whyyy tf you need 5 different deep condtioners! I'm done

[@datzsojahna8925]

haul*

[@zj98]

Shea Moisture lines have pretty much the same ingredients with different labels. I'm not knocking their hustle. Bitches love Argon Oil

[@arj8383]

This video is the absolute truth! I've been saying the same thing about natural products for a while now. They use our terminology to market to us products we do not need, or multiple versions of the same product with ridiculous names like "twisting gel", "smoothing butter", "curling cream", etc. They do that so we end up confused and buying the whole damn line. It's overwhelming for new naturals with all these options.

[@sharicebryant8149]

You'll go broke buying all these expensive products just bc KZbin natural Hair gurus swear by then. They get them for free anyways. I just use a reasonably priced leave in, grease (yes grease. My hair be SHINY and moisturized) and oils I get off amazon and dassit

[@CharleyCharlay]

"Goddamn, $30?!! Are you serious?!" 😂😂

[@lisaeleanor8559]

Who spending 30?

[@HeartBr8kRach]

I literally wait till my products run out before buying another & ive been natural 3 yrs. These hair company's are trying it coming out with all these "natural products". Don't believe the hype ladies stick to the basics ladies. All I need is water, Jamaican black castor oil/tea tree oil, cream of natural/cantu products and THATS it. It's not that serious that has been my regimen for years and this is the longest & healthiest my hair has been. Oh and other thing if you have no curl definition there is no cream, gel, or soufflé that can magically make curls pop. You have to have definition to begin with....once I came to grips with that & started to embrace my 4c kinky hair my journey became much more easier. You don't need 99 products to make your hair flourish ladies!

[@Ms_Introvert_4_Life]

I agree with you. I chased the curl for a minute 😂😂 gels, creams etc trying to get these curls i see everyone with. My ends will curl but the rest of my hair shaft looks at me like "not today, not ever" 😂😂

[@buttonsbebe]

Shea Moisture is the worst offender.

[@MizzzYasmin]

+Brenda Wash YASSS seems like every other month they have a new product line with the latest miracle ingredient

[@TheCharcoalPencil]

exactly, too damn expensive

[@hellow4130]

Everything over $5 is expensive for y'all. Lmao.

[@Ayesha_5782]

Brenda Wash They're so expensive ($30-$40BDS) and they come out with a new product every second.

[@tyroneallen2644]

true

[@Xxtra_Butta]

Companies know that we as a black community will spend a grip$$$$ on our hair. I keep it simple. I grew up in an era where we didn't have these products. My mother washed and "greased" my hair. Yassss......Blue Magic and Dax, baby! We had long, thick hair. Think about it, people. Remember the 60's and 70's? Beautiful fros, press and curls. Come on, my people, keep it simple, please!!!It works!

[@phoebegodiva-adeniyi5315]

I "seal" with Blue Magic, Blue Magic is my leave in & Blue Magic & water is my curl refresher! Our hair thrives with very minimum.

[@Xxtra_Butta]

+Phoebe Felice Thank you! That is so true. The less we do the better. Locs thrive and grow so long because of very low maintenance.

[@gigglyfitzgirl]

I'm so over it. I've been buying shea butter and coconut oil etc in bulk and mixing up my own stuff.

[@gigglyfitzgirl]

oh...and coconut oil from the supermarket btw. 7 dollars 💁

[@samanthawilson7080]

They highlight coconut oil on the label but it be the last ingredient in on the bottle 😩😩😩😩

[@trishtrish999]

My biggest gripe is expensive styling products that leave residue. I'm embarrassed at the amount of products I've purchased over the years. But there's nothing more maddening than after going through an extensive wash/style routine, when your style finally dries, there's residue. I tell new naturals all the time, don't believe the hype and keep it simple.

[@lovelynette9633]

Not refrigerators full of products! lol.. soooo good I had to watch twice👌#YouDidThat

[@l.christinejones8164]

Lovely Nette yess! I was like refrigerators? 😂😂

[@kimmicubs]

This is why i keep it simple. Water, Coconut Oil, cheap conditioner. When I was a product junkie my hair wouldn't grow past 8 inches. Now it is 15 inches and healthier than ever.

[@TheSoulIsPrismaticTV]

Lmao this video was funny yet truthful! I had to side-eye Shea Moisture for selling coconut oil for $15 (could be the retailer jacking up the price but still), when I could get organic coconut oil for $5.99 at Trader Joe's. I've been natural for almost 7 years and still can't bring myself to purchase Miss Jessie's products because I think they're overpriced! The most expensive products I buy are from Camille Rose's Coconut Water line (and a butter from her regular line) because they are the bomb.com on my hair... I'm a product junkie too lol

[@brittany.381]

is the style setter a styler or a leave in? The guy that sells it in his shop said it was basically a leave in, but I'm looking for a good styler. I see other people use it as a leave in as well

[@TheSoulIsPrismaticTV]

Ava S. Idunno why that guy told you it's a leave-in when it clearly says "STYLE setter" and when there's already a leave-in in that line lol. It's my holy grail styler! I get the best of both worlds with that styler, great definition and moisture. Well worth the money so try it!

[@TheSoulIsPrismaticTV]

Ava S. The penetrating treatment can be used as a leave-in as but I think it's too thick for that.

[@brittany.381]

Thanks. I don't like spending money on hair products 😥 (and luckily I rarely do) but I've noticed there aren't that many (great) stylers compared to the amount of leave ins and moisturizers, at least not where I live I forgot to ask: does it have a decent amount of hold? I need something to keep my hair in place

[@TheSoulIsPrismaticTV]

Ava S. Yes, it holds well. I use it on braidouts, twistouts, and perm rod sets.

[@seanburnette9822]

Everybody sleeping on daily hair dress/moisturizer, and we all grew up on that, and had banging hair. I swear by it. And it didn't cost but a buck and change.

[@itseby3642]

yes! I went back to using pink hair lotion & I love it on my natural hair and I've always liked the smell lol

[@plightoftheblackwoman6835]

They are trying to replace the money they are losing from the weaves and relaxers. But Andre Walker has a no sulfate shampoo but on one of the YT reviews she said it has sodium hydroxide in it. That is the permanent relaxer. We just have to read the labels and go with what works for our hair. The marketing is getting out of hand. But if you notice the white hair products are cheap quality products.

[@patricedixon2634]

Yeah, that is why I still use shampoos with sulfates, saw that quite a few of the sulfate free ones have sodium hydroxide in them.They say its for binding purposes but I dont trust that, not willing to damage my lovely African hair!

[@vanityposh6348]

You are right. Carol's Daughter got my ass and my ass is STILL sore. I LOVE that stuff though. I just need to ignore some of their emails when they have sales.

[@monasmiilee22]

Carol's Daughter got my ass too and it did the same thing that someone shea moisture's stuff did... left my hair drrrrryyyyyuuuuh lol. no some stuff in shea moisture's line works wonders but... Yeah.

[@vanityposh6348]

Mona Smiilee What part of the Carol's Daughter line did you use? The hair milk it working great on my hair.

[@monasmiilee22]

the vanilla and black bean???? line, the shampoo and conditioner made my hair feel squeaky and dry and the leave-in spray dried my hair out too. I bought two and I gave one to my auntie (who is natural too whoop whoop) and she thought something was wrong with her hair. I asked her if it was dry after using the Carol's Daughter leave-in and after some investigation, it was the cause of both of our dryness. however, I did the love oil spray even though it's something you can make at home. 😊😊😊

[@vanityposh6348]

Mona Smiilee Oh I didn't use the Black Vanilla Shampoo even though I have it. I use their hair milk. I love how it makes my hair feel. They have about 7 different lines of products...maybe more. It depends on your hair type and porosity levels.

[@monasmiilee22]

how does one find put what porosity their hair is

[@mrsfruity76]

I stepped away from using the products geared specifically to natural hair for the most part, because my pockets just aren't set up like that. My total hair product stash costs $12 and lasts me at least 2 months. My hair is growing just as it always has and I don't have to go broke. TFS!

[@LBellatrix]

I JUST got finished watching yet another video in which a woman complained about how "hard" and "expensive" natural hair care is. Once the natural hair "movement" really got going, the black hair care industry took a major hit...but on some level they knew that a lot of black women STILL have these beliefs around so-called "black" hair -- specifically, that it's hard and requires a lot of expensive upkeep -- and as a result here they are with their 50-11 products in 60-11 different product lines. The truth is that natural hair care is as hard or expensive as you make it.

[@SeizethedayRa]

I've been natural my whole life. While I'm happy products are being marketed towards my hair...I know they aren't necessary. Want long hair? Wait!

[@trnigyul]

+Earthtwo Ra Yass sis! Everybody wants long hair tommorow, that shit takes time and no amount of unicorn piss and star dust in a jar is gonna give you wl hair if you big chopped last week.

[@marla79]

trinigyul 😂😂😂😂😂

[@EbonyEnigma13]

OMG, YAAASSS, PREACH and let the church say "AAAMEN" !!! I feel the exact same way, I cannot with these natural hair product prices. I want to try Camille Rose so bad but the price is absolutely ridiculous. It's funny how when I was little, my mom was used cheap regular ole' hair products (containing sulfates, cones, petroleum and all) on my natural hair, that was when it was at it's best...thick, long and healthy. She didn't use moisturizers and she greased my hair and scalp regularly. She did everything "you're not supposed to" do but my hair was in excellent condition.

[@tequilashots875]

every time I go to the store and pick up those products I put them back down due to price. I go to the Africans and get a $10 tub of raw Shea butter and make my own concoction at home.

[@None-of-yours22.]

The Camille Rose Naturals are really great products. A little goes a long way! It takes a long time to use it all. So its kind of worth spending more on it. Still this stuff is way too high.

[@oyannamuta]

+EbonyEnigma13 so true! Me too! I feel like my hair has gone down hill since I started paying too much attention to all these trends...*sigh. Good ol basic products.

[@EbonyEnigma13]

+Cha Cur I've heard such goods things about it. I just might splurge and treat myself : )

[@None-of-yours22.]

+EbonyEnigma13 The Curl Milk, The Almond Jai Twist Butter are really, really good products. Oh and that Curling Jelly, i forgot the name of it, for Wash and Gos. Those products are exceptional and that last a long time.

[@josephine_marie]

You and that water jug, LOL! The equivalent to sippin' tea. 🐸☕️

[@whatdacurl94]

i only buy my products when they're on sale or at the hair show when there's discounts

[@simplypretentious]

I totally and completely agree with you. List of items i use: - Completely raw shea butter that you can't get in these beauty supply stores - completely raw castor oil that you can't get in these beauty supply stores - Aphrogee leave in conditioner - Tresemme Conditioner - Apple Cider Vinegar with the mother I always tell people you don't need a whole cabinet full of products. It's unnecessary. And trust me my hair has been flourishing so much without all the curl puddings and the custards and the whatever else thats out there. Even more so than the persons that are buying all these products for their hair. -

[@makimoments]

k'ie kie I tell You! I stopped buy Shea Butter from the beauty store when I realized I could just ask my mum to bring it back from the ivory coast since she goes every year

[@qtpie4u]

An instant 👍🏾 for the title alone!

[@denysedenyse4070]

+KeiKey J i know right! that's what caught my attention to watch the video. i was like "oh! hold up! that title is hitting the nail on the head. lemme see what he is talking about."

[@patriciawatkins6873]

You are 100% correct, I too fell in rabbit hole, but I climbed out and am free. I took it all the way back to regular shampoo conditioner and scalp oil.

[@t.kuykendall517]

YOU. BETTA. SAY. THAT!!! You said what we all think and know. They basically said: oh, so y'all ain't buyin no more relaxers??? Ok, but I'm gon get that money some way some how! It's ridiculous. And they don't even realize that if they just lowered the price a few bucks I would buy double!!! And now I see why more and more people are making their own products now by buying the basics. Thanks for this vid.

[@LashawnTerry]

I curbed my pjism, but product companies is no different from clothes companies and shoe companies. Do any body really NEED 200 pairs of shoes or 200 prs of jeans and at $2,000 for shoes or $300 for jeans NO!! Do we need 50 tubes of lip stick at $30 each or 1,000 bottles of nail polish @$14 a bottle NO But we as consumers get into something and tend to go overboard with it and All companies take advantage of a situation while they can and run with it. its called supply and demand. and all naturals buy products looking for that perfect product for their hair including myself lol. But I came to my senses long time ago and use what I know works. Also parabens is supposed to be linked to cancer. But hell what ain't linked to cancer and death these days. Great vid babes 😉 oh and the people's will always get my coints for some shoes and jeans 😂😂😂

[@keeper116]

Well said!! As an "old schooler" w/natural hair I agree 110%. I've never fell for any of the natural hair care products UNTIL a few weeks ago. I was simply browsing the hair care products and If I didn't stand there at least 20mins plus trying to make an informative decision...weighing MANUFACTURE, INGREDIENTS, BENEFITS & most of all PRICE. It is totally RIDICULOUS how OVERWHELMING the choices & pricey most items are.

[@NewNailTechSuccess]

Its the same with nails and barbering. Like you said these companies are capitalizing off our promotions through our videos and blogs. Beauty is a big business and truthfully most products are unecessary. Growing we got our hair washed every Saturday, then pressed with that straigtening comb big jar of blue grease. Lol. Like you said it dont take all that.

[@cgbadamosi]

I recently went back to using all the products from my childhood: Blue Magic grease, VO5 Shampoo & Conditioner, brown gel. an Afro comb, & a hard bristle brush. My natural hair is finally retaining length, looks full of life, & thriving. I get a TON of compliments on my natural hair after a fresh wash and style these days after using the old school products.

[@carlasovain]

you're right! my hair grew before all these products. im going back to the basics. maybe then, my hair will stop breaking off.

[@HeelstoHighTops]

I think it's because it's the trendy product line right now. That's why huge companies like L'Oreal are jumping into the game. They are capitalizing on it. Just like organic food products. But that just my two pennies.

[@DivaWuan]

Glad somebody else mention this. As a person with both a background in Marketing and chemistry I've been mentioning this for years. Sort of bittersweet. Positive you finally got companies recognizing naturals as majority instead of minority. What use be products on small separate aisle is now being merge right next to other hair care products. Supply and Demand has cause companies like Shea Moisture go from four lines of products to over 35 lines of products within a mere five years! Bad news is you have companies who slap a natural tag on their products but is only filled with ingredients that are worth no more than the same ingredients you can find in a five dollar product. Exp. Carol's Daughter that initially started out as authentic natural brand with reasonable prices for the ingredients quickly became drastically overprice with added filler ingredients that was not nowhere near worth the inflated cause. This cause former owner Lisa Price go into bankruptcy, eventually selling the company to L'Oreal. In my years of going through dozens of brands the top two I can honestly say is worth their price for the quality is Shea Moisture/Nubian Heritage and Jane Carter.

[@R.G.LovesBooks]

I'm going to add this video to my favorite so the next time before I get impulsive, I'm going to watch this again to slap me back to reality

[@shawtyizanadult]

I said parabens cause cancer and he said "Do they cause cancer?" I DIED.

[@coolygal5354]

I so agree with you!!!! I use three things in my hair. Sometimes two only!!! Shampoo, conditioner, and soft and free act/mois 2in1. That's it! I've been doing this for years!!! And I have awesome hair! Then I found KZbin and the natural hair community and a whole lot of products and I thought WOW!!! I should try some of that stuff!! None of it worked for my hair. I just knew I would not be able to keep up financially either. So I quickly ran back to my old ways. I now only use KZbin for styling advise and inspiration for my beautiful hair! NOT PRODUCT ADVISE!!! I'm so glad you put this topic out there!!!! I love your freeness!!!

[@Dallasgurl214318]

😍😂😂😂😂 Preach!!! Half this shit ain't worth a damn penny, I'm telling you. They won't get another dime out of me!

[@AKIYIAKELLY]

I So Agree with You. And Yes I am a Product Junkie. But No more!! I Have went Back to the Basics. Blue Magic Grease... My Hair Love it.

[@kimberlydenson6090]

Me too

[@TheCharcoalPencil]

Amen, blue magic is the truth!!

[@najeebasheer9093]

Not that long ago our complaint was that we were ignored by theses companies, now we mad cause they giving us too many choices. I like having the choices and I'm glad they keep coming out with new stuff because different products works for different people. A product that works great for you, may not work at all for me. That happens all the time. Yeah the companies are capitalizing on the natural hair community, but that's the nature of this country. You always have a choice to play the game or not. I decided when I first went natural that I had a price limit and I stick to it pretty much. But I don't feel like I waste my money, because if I don't like it, I TAKE IT BACK. It took me forever to find my holy grail products and some of them haven't been on the market that long, so I'm glad the companies keep giving me choices.

[@AfrikanHairGod]

The problem is that many people are lost in this large sea of good/bad info, overwhelming immense number of products, and promises of longer, stronger, faster growing hair and many find themselves stranded in the middle of the ocean surrounded by products but no closer to figuring out their hair. This video is not about complaining about the being so many products but being a well informed consumer. You seem to have that part figured out but there are many others that are confused when it comes to products.

[@khanyeen1]

+AfrikanHairGod True... point is though, it's just to pricey. They don't have to cost so much... when it probably cost $2.00 to make it.

[@khanyeen1]

+Khanstantly LovingLife *too

[@AfrikanHairGod]

+Khanstantly LovingLife I forgot that part too I hate replying on my phone. Lol

[@davis1035]

I agree with you and would like to add that many of these new products are coming from us. My staple products are made by a black woman where as before my products were made by a large parent company owned by non-blacks. This video is a really good one that raises a lot of great points, so did you, but I just wanted add that one.

[@5380monique]

not me! blue magic! greese and water. I use throwback stuff and I make my own hair creams!

[@pointystuff]

All yall need is some raw shea butter (you can get it in bulk on amazon), coconut oil, olive oil, water, and maybe jojoba or argon oil. Trust. Your hair will thank you. Mix your own products or just apply the shea straight and mix your oils. Naptual85 got some good recipes. I don't buy any products outside of shampoo, conditioner, and gel.

[@tastePINK]

I splurge seldomly... Plus, everyone is making nearly the same thing! It has gotten to the point where my protein treatments are either eggs and avocado or Greek yogurt! And I like to buy from small black businesses for whipped shea butters... smh! -__-

[@jollyranchachewygummy10]

I don't care if it clogs my hair or not when I was little my momma braided my hair and put grease in my hair my hair grew sooooo longgggg and thickened but than I got it relaxed and straightened it too much and than I read that it clogged follicles but I don care it keeps my hair moisturized

[@SnuggleBunny.]

I stopped watching a lot of naturals, not only because they started to become commercials...It was due to darn near each and every product they put on their head was "amazing". I've noticed how over the past few years products that use to be under $4, are now 2-3x's more. The pricing for Mixed Chicks, Miss Jessi's, etc😱 it is not that serious! Miss Jessi's and Camille Rose's gels are close to or over $20 where I am! But, it basically is EcoStyler gel🤔 Creme of Nature, and a lot of these other companies that didn't give 2 craps about anything but relaxers have now "converted" to natural lines. I have read the back vs what's in bold on the front of the bottle...the argan oil will be ingredient 10 or further down the list and that's how they get you. Just like you said, the companies pay attention to what the buzz words and phrases are...yet, put just enough for them to be able to get away with their bs advertising.

[@brendagray8968]

The water jug!!! Know this gonna be good! Thanking you in advance for the information.

[@dejns6945]

I bought a large jar of coconut oil to use not only in my hair, but to oil my skin, feet, everywhere. It keeps your skin soft and doesn't feel greasey

[@tsaiyana]

lol this made me laugh, the sarcasm 😂. i have been using the same few products for the past 5-8years....they havent failed me so unless they get discontinued....i will stick to them. 😊

[@Anjie94565]

Coconut oil is cheaper if you get it from the cooking oil section. (I stopped using coconut oil because it made my scalp itch, it also made my hair dry and brittle.) -- Mise en Scène Perfect Repair serum is a better product for me.

[@thelocshophuntsville3968]

you aint never lied. make your own... thanks for speaking out. peace any

[@Ana-dq7lw]

Refrigerators full!!!LLOOOLLL

[@carameldale4218]

This is exactly what is said when the natural hair movement started. A lot of the products are made by the same relaxer companies that people bash. Cantu makes Dr. Miracle's relaxers. Dark and lovely. Creme of Nature. The list goes on. People love As I Am but the bottles are sooo tiny to me. My most expensive product is $10. No special cowashes. No special curl creams, No gels. Just shampoo, conditioner, leave in, and deep conditioner to treat my hair since i want it to grow faster. I do have oils but even those are under $10.

[@HereDiianas]

Honestly they just put natural and people go crazy. There is no need for "natural" products except for styling products. My hair was natural before it became a movement in some countries and I was using shampoos conditioner from those companies, Shea Butter for styling and my hair was fine and the products cheap.

[@naturallyzee4400]

You are a true hair care professional. You really opened my eyes. I almost jumped on the product wagon. I have always had long, thick, and healthy hair. I stopped relaxing 4 years ago. I don't experience a lot of shedding or breakage. You have me thinking why in the heck do I need to add all of these products. I wish that I had seen this before I went on Amazon last week and ordered the entire line of the mane choice as well as Mixed Chicks.

[@MariahSincere]

I went through my product Junkie phase for like 6 months and realized it was a waste. I found a few good natural product that I buy on sale. As far as the coconut oil it is worth it to buy a big $30.00 jar if your use of it is multipurpose. I use coconut oil on my entire body twice a day as well as my hair. I go through a 28 oz jar of coconut oil in about 1 month. So for me buying a big jar is an investment. I also learned to not stock up too much on natural hair products because eventually all that product will go bad. I keep 2 shampoos, 2 deep conditioners, 2 conditionser, 2 leave ins, and 2 stylers on hand and don't buy anymore until they all run out.

[@KurlyK77]

Couldn't agree more. I used to an extreme product junkie. For the first 4 years I was constantly trying new products, but never achieved the results I wanted. This past year I decided to scale it down. Shampoo, conditioner, diy butter cream mix, my has never been happier or healthier and looks fantastic!!!

[@beautenaturelle9989]

I love this video as it is some real truth. Why in the world would the natural hair community continue to give free advertisement to these companies. You said, shampoo, conditioner water and oil that is all we need to get natural hair to grow. It was all our parents used to get our natural hair to grow when we were young. I understand like you say the need for some gel or cream for smoothing and styling. Furthermore, I notice this problem of buying more for less is not just limited to natural hair products. It is the same for household products, dish washing liquid, washing powder, cosmetics, and wow men razors!!! Heck when you buy a bag of Lays or Ruffles potato chips or any chips you are buying air with crumbs. The truth of the matter is that many natural hair viewers believe products are responsible for hair growth and health and are being suckered. Also many of the reviewers say in their videos the products was sent to them and not personally purchased and is allowing themselves to be raped of advertising and commission fees for free products. I can assure you those same companies aren't going to ask the rich to sponsor their products for free, nope they pay them thousands of dollars. Also, there are many you-tubers who sponsors pay them to advertise, sadly it is not the you-tubers who create video content geared towards African Americans. It is my hope that those who create video content for natural hair and make up tutorials for the darker roses wake up and become business minded and demand to be paid if not create video content without showing their product. If they want you to sponsor it make them pay. They are a billion dollar industry. Love the truth.

[@AfrikanHairGod]

I approve this message!

[@wtthatgirl]

People always want to talk about Cantu ....but no matter where you go they are always the cheapest and they work just as good as the more expensive products

[@biancalord488]

Cantu and shea moisture dried my relaxed hair

[@Toya-Doing-Stuff]

Truth!!! Been natural 5 yrs now, I don't play that product game anymore....these companies out of control. We should all stop buying these products for 1 WEEK; shut the game DOWN!!!

[@ripandraid]

#factsfactsfactsfactsfactsfacts. I walked into the rite-aid, walgreens and the hair store, browsed the natural hair section and walked right back out. Smh, these products are the black girl version for Jordans. I bow down to these guys and I don't know how they do it cause my pockets are really shallow.

[@daLibraDivaaa3010]

I'm sorry you are so adorable! Lol anyways yea I'm not a rich girl but I don't mind spending for my makeup and hair products from time to time... This video has me thinking 🤔🤔🤔 maybe I am getting raped lol

[@AfrikanHairGod]

It's your money, if it's worth the price to you then shoot, splurge every once in a while.

[@ArikatB]

+AfrikanHairGod I actually go to food stores to get my products because it is raw and cheap. My castor oil is about $1 and some change. I do not buy new product lines. I just use the things that have been working for my hair for about 2 years now. Use /Make what makes it work for you. :)

[@ArikatB]

+Arikat B. I actually made a vow for myself this year where I only buy what I need and use u what I already have.

[@ArikatB]

+Arikat B. Sorry I am blowing up your comments but I actually was reading a article where products are starting to put natural on it when really it is not. I recently was about to buy something that was deemed as Natural and it had chemicals that are included in perms/relaxers.

[@vannasgran6176]

+Arikat B. Me also. I spent too much money on hair products last year.

[@MariellaSuenos1]

So glad you said this!!!! They even over charge for organic products in the grocery store that they know will most likely be used for natural hair. I wait for sales and don't jump on trends.

[@katrinasmith5839]

Exactly!!!! That's why I make my own hair products. You're right they are ridiculous!

[@shauniebnaturalista6672]

I agree. The curly hair products work really well, but are way too expensive. I use Aussie Moist conditioner as my base leave-in because it's CHEAP and minimizes the amount of cremes/butters that I use. The expensive stuff I only use as finishers. I also stick to coconut oil and olive oil from the food aisle. BTW...yes, parabens are regularly found in breast cancer tissue, so while they may not cause cancer, they are definitely associated with cancer. And, Bruh...you be killin' me with the water jug. I tune in just to see you swig and rant!

[@ImadeIyamu]

loool those tropical isle living castor bottles kill me. idk who pays for that when large jars of clear castor oil are 3 dollars in the health store

[@SheaLove456]

I definitely agree with you with the co-wash....like a co-wash is just a damn conditioner.....they ish never existed before the natural hair craze.

[@JustLa97]

This video is so true and I love that you said this because there are people spending bill money and grocery money on hair products just because someone with ankle length hair used it and they think they'll wake up and their hair will be the same length and texture. Using extracted banana peel oil and little palm size jars for heads full of hair saying "It's small and expensive but it's worth it!" But when you use it your dries up and breaks off and you're back to square one..... smh.

[@elizabeth-7064]

Don't even get me started on Kinky curly Not Today and Curls. That amount you pay for such tiny botttles

[@Chels4hair]

But it be working I don't know what I would do without it plus you can water it down and it still works 💁🏾

[@elizabeth-7064]

***** people in the NHC rarely opt for cantus products, African pride , beautifully textures. They just buy Shea moisture, kinky curly.. And everything fancy lol

[@izumichan31]

+Elizabeth Lizzy African Pride Shea Butter Miracle is one of my staples. You get a lot for cheap and most of the ingredients are oils and butters right at the beginning of the ingredient lists too. I'd be broke if I tried to buy all those expensive products.

[@Jbelovedson]

Kinky Kurly Knot today dries the heck out of my hair.The folks on KZbin almost never use it straight.They always add other products with it.Thats why I side-eye reviewers(except for a few like Melshary) Don't even get me started on hair vitamins.Tried a few now I have a dermatologist bill due to cystic acne. Fact is less is more and a healthy diet is all you need...and PATIENCE.

[@Chels4hair]

+Izumi Brooks yea but most of their products have parabens, silicones and artificial oils(mineral oil)😖which causes build up on your scalp. That stunts hair growth and these ingredients can only be removes by harsh cleansers like sulfates which dries your hair out, it's a bad cycle that can cause hair damage and keep your hair from growing past a certain length. That's why people are buying more organic ingredients which are harder to grow meaning they cost more money to maintain. If your product is expensive and DOESN'T have non-gmo and/or organic in them then DON'T buy it(boycott them by writing bad reviews, ask the company to change the formula and pricing).

[@choklit4u]

I went to the bss to get some prebraided box braids and it was $12 a bag and in order to have enough for my whole head I needed about 7 to 8 bags....12x8=96 👀....no ma'am lol I bought me 2 packs of xpression hair and cut that into SIX BUNDLES lol and braided them myself. I saved about $70. BSS prices way too high they need to cut it.

[@mrw0486]

Cut it, cut it, cut it

[@sweetythevenin4385]

Yes this is soooo true KZbin is the reason for all this products being sold. When I was loose natural I used Shea butter gel n water great cheap twist out. I made Shea butter mixtures, a lot of the store bought stuff dried out my hair.

[@a.l.b.o.m.]

This is SO true. That's why I get the ingredients and whip up my own creams and butters.

[@Meme-if4jx]

I only have a few products I use to keep my hair right Sauve cocunut shampoo/conditioner Glover's main/DAX/Blue Magic that's it same thing my mama used when I was growing up hair down my back.

[@VenusStar1111]

😂😂😂😂😭😭 I strongly agree it's a waste of money...just keep it simple

[@TonyaEmpowers]

PREACH! I work in the advertising industry and you hit the nail on the head. Shea Moisture is the biggest culprit! I lose breath thinking of the money spent trying to keep up with their product releases

[@db6433]

OMG i say this all the time. These new companies are taking advantage of the new naturals. Back in the day ( I'm only 28 btw) all you needed was a shampoo, conditioner and grease. I just can't with all these products, and the prices are ridiculous.