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[@accountuser9382]

Love the information you provide!!!!

[@Akilarae]

you are the only you tuber I trust with hair care info. thank you and please do not stop making vids. all of your subscribers are people who want true info, not the fancy fluff

[@MADPunkyHeartLESS]

You got that right!

[@verityworrell9601]

What oil do you use? Thanks

[@prekcoaching8524]

While figuring my hair out over the last year, I started out as a "product junkie" just to find out all my hair needs/loves is Infusium 23 leave in and any oil (I like Vatika) and stretch-air dry in twists. You are so right with this series. Simple is all we need.

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Well all have to go above and beyond to learn our hair. That's what make this a hair journey. I'm glad your journey is becoming more simpler and easier for you.

[@brklyn2922]

I love infusium. It worked when I wore relaxers and even better now that I am natural.

[@sheilajackson6758]

I forgot all about Infusium 23!!! That used to be my stuff! I couldn't live without it. Thanks for reminding about it. I am definitely getting to the simplifying my hair routine stage. I also tried a bunch of products and got "Oooh shiny" when I saw something new. But I ain't got time for all of that.

[@gugushabangu4097]

I've been following you for a while now. You are the only youtuber who convinced me that I don't need all these fancy products. Your big chop and this back to basics video is really helpful to get many naturals back to what matters most. And the wonderful thing is it's not product-focused. Thank you. Love from South Africa.

[@IAmBrandi1525]

Okay so i'm back ! After watching this video I immediately started using this method. I just wash and then seal with oil and use the shea moisture leave in for my styler. I'm using a mixture of castor & olive oil to seal with since I'm doing this castor oil challenge. But in essence, I love this way of moisturizing. I'm saving product, time and my hair is NOT breaking at all. I'm getting 4 days of moisture and on the 4th or 5th day I re-moisturize so my hair doesn't dry out. Thanks so much for clearing up all this BS. I do so enjoy learning from you. You are an excellent educator !!!

[@AfrikanHairGod]

I'm so glad! thank you so much for sharing your experience. It's crazy when you realize just how much product and time we are wasting on excessive methods. The foundation is everything when it comes to haircare. I've learned that working with so many different textures.

[@downinmn]

You are giving very simple and very good information. Thank you for that!

[@Theredheadguru]

Watching your old vids to start my new healthy hair journey due to following the BGC method and getting curly cuts

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Check out this playlist if you haven't already. This has the fundamentals to my approach on natural haircare Comprehensive Natural Hair Care 101: kzbin.info/aero/PLOCu_4UmfFxvPu1roahnKzFciwsnFo6st

[@Theredheadguru]

@@AfrikanHairGod oh thank you! 😊

[@Brownmahfun]

I think that shaving your hair was a blessing in disguise because like you said it bought you back to the basics. And you are to people, just live.

[@IAmBrandi1525]

This is good information and I'm going to apply it to what I already do. I use alot of product ( heavy handed ) and I'm going to try to seriously lessen it. I love when you share your knowledge like this ! Thank You

[@deewilliams6122]

U r a great teacher. U made me laugh out loud when u did the riff on the LOC double G😂!

[@braelynnblue]

Thank you for keeping it simple. I always thought all the LOC, LCO, LCOB mess was so pointless.

[@justinehorton2527]

Decided to try this out as my hair was often dry. Doing this helped me big time!!! I'll stick to doing this and only use a gel or jelly if I really want my curls to pop, or slick my hair down.

[@DIVA7RARIMP]

So happy your doing the back to basics bc I'm a mother and don't have time for the extra hair processes, keep filming theses please.

[@mariepierre4098]

Thank you for this series. After I wash my hair, I spray a bit of cold aloe vera gel and seal with safflower oil. My hair is doing better than ever and I'm not spending a ton of money.

[@precious7192]

I just use water and oil/Shea butter and I only detangle my hair once a week before I wash lol... I finger detangle too and I don't use any combs.

[@bryp223]

I love watching you hair journey, I cant believe it has been 6 months already!! Thanks for showing that all that extra stuff isn't needed for healthy beautiful hair.

[@AfrikanHairGod]

You are welcome and you are right it's been about 6 months if I'm not mistaken

[@LivingMarilee]

Thanks I was moisturizing my hair as I was watching this!

[@curliefro]

Thank you, I am trying to simplify my regimen: wash, condition, water, and oil. I am definitely using this!

[@buntingy]

Amazing how he grew it

[@kenberlyferguson3767]

Yes please do the video on remoisturizing as the days go on!

[@AKIYIAKELLY]

great video

[@cjbakin9397]

I like details and keeping it simple. I like the explanations, too. You have helped me tremendously. Plus, it did not take a 40 minute video. Thank you!

[@1GoldenBreeze]

Its so great to see this back to basics info. Don't know how the community got so off track, but between YTers like you and 22nd century natural woman maybe we can get back on track, and maybe more of those who want very long lengths can achieve them. Thanks for the Back2Basics series.

[@kkwgirl1]

I have watched a ton of your videos and just now realized I never subscribed!!!! WTH! lol Great video....

[@EliMwalimuyiz]

Very well put...cutting down all the unnecessary routines that have us on our hair for hours. Thanks for that.

[@TamARaPOrtEr1]

I love the back2basics series! I knew people were making natural hair care more difficult than it really is, idk why they do it. Anyways like always your honesty is always appreciated and thanks for the information and keeping it as simple as possible =)

[@naturallytes6561]

I'm glad you made this .. this is what I do all these products are not necessary most make your hair dry I've learned my hair loves water and oil and a little cantu

[@1perle]

Wow! you deserve a gold thumb up if it ever existed. You actually answered a question I had. I always wondered why my scalp was so dry every time I would go under the hooded dryer. Now, I rarely go, but I notice my scalp does become dryer compared with heatless methods. Last question: does any oil work? I like grape seed oil, but I usually hear that jojoba is closer to our sebum pH. Is it better for that reason? Stay blessed as well😉!

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Like products, everyone's body responds to different oils differently. I always recommend any natural oil of your choice but there isn't necessarily one that is better than the other it's whatever works best for you.

[@1perle]

Thank you! You know I also like to check your older videos on how to care for my hair. I love the one you did about finding the right comb depending on the hair type, for example, and it truly works! I hope people still revisit these vids. Peace :)

[@elsalvatore7481]

that exact video saved my hair and my life!!!

[@msdeej538]

THANKS, I'MA TRY THAT

[@novanova7708]

True indeed simple is better

[@misssabina235]

I just went back to regular old hair grease. it keeps my hair soft in twist outs after I wash and condition and keeps gel from being crunchy

[@Crystal-zi9qy]

thank you so much, this was really helpful! I think I'm going to just use water and 2-3 oils. I be in the kitchen mixing up all kinds of oils and butters with the cake mixer and everything lol. I need to just stick to the basics

[@doletharoberson5407]

@Afrikanhairgod, could you recommend a hair oil. 😊

[@Sol-Amar]

Short and simple, thank you!

[@sheraeraevon9067]

Great scissor technique. Thx😊

[@Bellissimma]

Your videos are so to the point. I really appreciate you taking the time to break all of this down.

[@pursuitofnatural]

Yup. Simple basics that work. I love it. Thank you!

[@AKIYIAKELLY]

..lol You always have me laughing.

[@MiMi_X1]

Always so informative

[@lennyjones3504]

I'm watching today: September 3, 2022. That says something! #itrustnarada #mygoto #backtothebasics

[@trilatrece69]

Loving this series!

[@dorisanderson4056]

suppose to audition for Cargnige hall with the help of my conductor have a audition in LA this month pray for me if I make it I'm going to need your hair advice thanks and God bless love you

[@AfrikanHairGod]

I'm wishing you all the best but I know you are going to do well!

[@niyatibhasin817]

Dude I don't even know if u will read this or not, but u are really intelligent and knowledgeable, plus, u actually know how to convey that. Haha. Nice. I really like ur videos even though I'm indian. My hair texture is nowhere near urs. But I'm curly. So thanks!

[@lostinmyimagination7485]

Love ur easy, straight forward videos. U take away so much of the frustration. Looking forward to new videos.

[@keisha_80]

could you do a video on how to prevent heat damage and what products to use?

[@NilesGilmore]

This series is gold thank you please keep it going :)

[@brklyn2922]

Thanks for sharing your wisdom on natural hair :)

[@trinajohnson1381]

I love this, because I'm going back to the basics.

[@mpenny226]

well done!!! thanks

[@teresabennett7404]

thank you! have really blessed me with that info

[@terriwiggins5096]

I had already made my routine simple, but this helped me so much. great video

[@jonnd29]

Loving this series!! Thanks for sharing

[@dawnwindsor538]

that's it! love it.

[@yankeediva92]

Thank you for this it was really helpful, now I know how to avoid my hair feeling too oily. :)

[@tt-uv2hc]

Thanks! Loving the series!

[@tomaraespinoza7208]

loving it detangling was a breeze and my hair is so soft and looks so healthy n shiny. i hooe it looks awesome in the am. thank u so much for the information.

[@caliBornbEauty]

I wish you could do my hair. I'm all the way in texas though. Thanks for this series.

[@LolaJay_]

*Bae-bae! That scissor is FIERCE!* 💇🏽

[@chrisbrownlover911]

Love this series😊

[@neely3236]

my hair looks similar, what hair type is this?

[@AfrikanHairGod]

It doesn't really matter. I don't hair type anymore. It offers no beneficial value to helping you understand your hair any better. Putting letters and numbers on your hair doesn't change your experience or knowledge of your hair

[@zhishangliheTC]

Thanks for this 😩 People need to go back to the real deal and stop trying to live these fantasies people are setting on KZbin with all these hair milks and butters

[@DeathbyUnicornBrii]

Thank you so much. I bleach my natural hair and it's been about 4 month since then and my new growth and color treated hair are just putting up a fight. I am constantly fighting a loosing fight of dry hair despite oil treatments and deep conditioning once a week. Any tips?

[@tarwanzawilliams122]

Very informative 😍😍

[@ladyshytown9003]

keeping it simple nice!!, 👍👍

[@rbraxton00]

Great video!

[@lewiswilliams6331]

Hey, I'm a new subscriber. Do you have a video on how to handle dandruff? I usually wash my hair twice a month. Should I do it once a week? Lol sometimes I over complicate things.

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Lewis Williams you can check my video #459 to see 8 ways to treat dry flaky scalp issues.

[@lewiswilliams6331]

@@@AfrikanHairGod. I've been growing out my hair for 2 years now come March 2019. I've learned a lot on the way. One of the things that I've learned is that I don't have dandruff. My braids were causing my hair to itch as it was growing out. It was weird to me how my scalp stopped itching when I take my braids out but then started back causing me problems when I would get braids put back in. So yea, learning and growing.

[@ladeet1252]

@@lewiswilliams6331 Are you using weave hair for your braids or are you for growing your own hair?

[@lewiswilliams6331]

@@ladeet1252 . My own. But I'm good now. 2yrs in the game already.

[@slapto]

Thanks for the video! Would you then go on to apply a cream if you were doing a twist out?

[@AfrikanHairGod]

After your hair is moisturized you can proceed to styling if you so choose to

[@leaseandavilar6397]

6 years on and I only found out last week that my hair loves olive oil and a leave un conditioner from shea mousture.....its that simple. Thank you so much for your knowledge.

[@naturallytes6561]

lmao the end you crazy 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@mamasaidsew4843]

u r my hair twin. I was natural 18 months and texturized. been texturized 3 years. results suck. starting over. Will big chop after the holidays. gonna follow ur back to basics tips. my hair is 4c this time imma treat it as such. I won't be trying to make it do what it does not naturally do.

[@maddison5154]

You did the loc method though 🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️ Can you share the oil you used please or does it not matter? If you sealed in the water what’s the point in using a leave in?

[@AfrikanHairGod]

A leave in does not equate to a moisturizer. A leave in conditioner is exactly that: a conditioner in a lighter firm that is designed to be left in. Check out my cosmetology video of how conditioners work to help give you a better perspective on a conditioners and leave ins. A leave in is a treatment that can add some moisture due it's water content, but it's purpose is to smooth, coat, and protect the hair. In a sense, oil can do the same thing but it is heavier in that it can help aid in more moisture retention for those that need it. The LOC method is based on the same concept but it's not the same. It focuses on just layering products on the hair to help retain moisture but having the water in the hair is key.

[@maddison5154]

@@AfrikanHairGod Many thanks for your quick reply :) really helpful!!! x

[@oHmega14]

Your videos are amazing and SO helpful! Love you!! May I ask what kind of oil you used for your hair? Do you have any recommendations? I prefer Argan, Coconut or Jojoba oil; do you have any preferences/suggestions? Thanks!

[@Kiyonce.Kartier]

thank you for providing us with professional knowledge for you. misinformation is being spread around with reckless abandon on YT. thank you!

[@katmc3833]

Hey Afrikan hair god 😃 I've been watching you for a while and I love your videos. You keep it real and I really trust your advice. I wanted to ask you a question though. How often do you detangle/pick out your twa (do you really do it every day?). My hair is as short as yours but it's really thick yet fragile. All the blogs say that I shouldn't detangle too often, but the longer I spend without doing it, the more my hair breaks. So should I be picking it out every morning like you?

[@lisamarie4048]

So is your hair fully dry when you apply the oil? My curls get ruined if I touch them dry :/

[@tjtanner9311]

Its most likely damp.

[@lisamarie4048]

Thanks

[@LaZainabou]

I really enjoy all of your videos from hair to the cello . I have one question. What do you think of this trend of only washing the scalp and not the length of the hair. I remember when it first popped up on the hairboards, with one poster, who was relaxed. Since then this method has spread just about everywhere. In your professional opinion is cleansing only the scalp enough. Personally, I cleanse the scalp and the entire length of hair to remove build up and allow the products that I use after shampooing to be absorbed by the hair.

[@dorisanderson4056]

that would be a blessing you don't know who's watching I'm hoping one day you can braid my hair I have about 4 1/5 inches I just wish you the best

[@ODY0319]

If you have dry hair do moisturizer like oil and then leave in or leave in and oil? Or it doesn't matter?

[@anne181986]

Question, what do you think about using grease? Seeing that you used just water and an oil, in theory, I could just use water and a grease to seal right? I've been watching videos of 4b/4c women like myself using grease and I'm thinking about getting some blue magic castor oil grease. It's just that every time I go to buy some I get scared like grease is going to ruin my hair or something 😂

[@AfrikanHairGod]

As long as you properly cleanse grease is fine. It shouldn't be used in your hair however, only your scalp

[@tns3011]

Thank you for that explanation early in the vid. Can't wait for the next one. remoisturing is my downfall lol

[@salishabrizan4363]

what are your thoughts on deep conditioning

[@millanicalo]

what about lock cream

[@shalomamiller]

How would you go about moisturizing relaxed hair? I know when I was natural my hair was dry and I could never seem to keep it moisturize and even now as being relaxed my scalp stays dry.

[@mrswillis8400]

How often do you wash your hair?

[@lisamarie4048]

I tried this yesterday, I did almost everything as he said, except my hair was wet when I put on the conditioner.. anyway it didn't work for me at all the oil has made my hair crunchy, greasy and dull ...maybe I used too much oil but I just don't think I'm going to use oil as a leave-in ever again... just never seems to work on my hair... its like my hair gets suffocated and dried out by oil :/

[@AfrikanHairGod]

There is a possibilty that the oil that you used isn't compatible with your hair... But you have to do what you know works best for your hair.

[@lisamarie4048]

yep, thanks

[@dorisanderson4056]

I listen to you ahg very informative but your video is mess up its not clear its blurry oh you did that on purpose God bless love you

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Are you sure you are playing the video back in full 1080p HD quality?

[@CharlaTV]

all i use is oil, grease and water. I wash with water and i fingerdetangling. I only waterrinse when it feels dry, when i was out in the sun all day etc

[@bizbizkaren]

I'm not sure if there's are right way to do it but I find my hair feels lovely with an oil- based moisturizer and an oil on top of that.....

[@bwoodsfinest]

Great info however there was one big mistake. Oil does NOT moisturize anything. Why? Because by definition, moisture implies the presence of water. Oil contains NO water, hence it being unable to moisturize skin. Oil does however nourish skin. It is great for use as an emollient, but it has never and will never moisturize be a moisturizer.

[@AfrikanHairGod]

bwoodsfinest yes I said all that in the video prior to demonstrating.

[@trishancampbell3640]

AfrikanHairGod I wish I could like this comment at least 8 more times because u at no point said u were using the oil to moisturize. man, u even did a cut-to just to say that your hair was already damp. everybody wanna talk, nobody wanna listen.

[@shinky38]

Hi I have been a natural Hairstylist for the past 8 years, but a stylist for 25, I absolutely love all your video's, and your very talented and im sure you've been told before very entertaining, Your back to basics series is excellent and whats needed, I hope you continue to make them, please check out my instagram, "I grow it not sew it " and thank you for taking it back to basics, love and blessings 😘

[@dorisanderson4056]

no I'm not sure you did it on purpose I just want to say and I'm not flirting you're very nice looking gay guy I have a daughter who looks just like me look me up on Instagram as dorisanderson58 I'm trying to sing yes I'm almost 60 years old

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Thank you so much Ms. Doris. I really appreciate you watching. I'll be sure to check out your instagram. You have a very beautiful voice btw keep on singing!

[@dorisanderson4056]

Don't you and your sister play instruments maybe y'all can play ahg theme song

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Doris Anderson Yes we do. We both are rusty but I'm sure she would be up to it