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[@AfrikanHairGod]

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[@northpittman8076]

AfrikanHairGod would you consider chunky braids be a good protective styling

[@AfrikanHairGod]

North Pittman so long as the weight isn't too much. I've done braids chunky with no issues but it's important to proportion the right amount to hair to support the braids

[@afrakoma_a]

Thanks...all these people out here talking about oils alone as heat protectants have confused many, myself included. I appreciate the very detailed information.

[@AmandaD33]

Very easy to understand and this time of year straightening hair is more popular for the "special occasions". I wear my hair natural all year but I too am tempted to apply heat very soon because its never been so long I just want it to flow in the breeze for a bit, and get a good trim done by myself. You make a great teacher! I always learn something from these videos.

[@jasminrosa9588]

I have to rewatch the video so that I can really learn. I have been completely mesmerized by your puff! It is giving me life!!!!!!

[@shauniebnaturalista6672]

This was sure helpful. Thanks. I'm almost 3 years natural and I'd like to straighten my hair on my upcoming Kinkaversary. I blow-dried and flat ironed my relaxed hair for 20 years and now all the sudden I'm nervous about it! I think it's because now that I've discovered these beautiful curls, I just don't want to mess them up.

[@Napz4dayz66]

I see that puff shaking like Jell-O! BAWDY

[@mel...s]

Napz4dayz Tiffani yes!lol

[@ElitaAli1]

She's back there knock out while you're showing us your masterpiece 😂

[@AfrikanHairGod]

lol

[@williamsj4852]

I enjoyed this. You broke everything down. You made it easy to understand when it comes to heat protectants. You know your stuff. 😀💪.

[@brownhaddl3y]

This old video is timeless. Thank you 🙏🏾.

[@northpittman8076]

your one of the few people I take seriously

[@c.frazier4871]

OMG thank you so much for this information!! I've been natural for 15 years & used to straighten my hair every 1-2 weeks. Needless to say, my heat damage was real even with a heat protectant. Now I've been heat free for 18 months & would really like to straighten my hair & get a good trim (it's been 12 months since my last trim on blown out hair😱😱). I've been doing tons of research on how to protect my luscious curls & this video is the best I've come across! So detailed & easy to understand! I feel like I owe you a fee! Thank you again!

[@kimberlytownsend7015]

I don't even put heat in my hair no more b/c my hair ignores it completely my 4c hair does what it wants to do but everyone hair is different but I do enjoy watching your videos and appreciate u actually taking time out your day to give us helpful information.

[@AfrikanHairGod]

kimberly townsend yes I agree that some people have hair that is extremely resistant to smoothing with heat styling. It's best to never try to force your hair to do something it just doesn't want to do. Everyone's hair responds to heat differently and that is why it's very important to know your hair.

[@user-zx5xw4yw2e]

Here are 4 types : 1-Liquid based 2-Foam based (gives a lil more volume, hold abd shine over liquid based.) 3-Serum based (they r humidity resistant) 4- Cream based - (good to retain moisture.. those with very porous hair.)

[@nightangel3578]

This was extremely informative.

[@jjforreal8145]

Your such an inspiration, I just wanted to you to know that you are the reason I started my channel. Stay Great

[@AfrikanHairGod]

JJforreal thank you so much. I went to go check out your channel. Keep up the great work. I'll be watching in the future!

[@makkahkhadija2604]

Your skin looks great!!!!

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Thank you. It looks horrible to me but maybe it's the lighting lol

[@tonjirucker999]

Thank you for explaining this. I have been so confused for too long. Now I feel more confident in protecting my tresses in between salon visits.🤗

[@rhondarhonda9013]

Ok, so you broke it al the way down for me. Very informative. Thanks

[@525dtmcc]

I blow dried my hair after applying my diy flaxseed gel, it was by accident, but my blow out was almost as straight as my flat iron look! I don't use heat at all in the summer, and occasionally during the winter months I like to have the manageability and sleek look a blow out provides; plus the blow out state seems to help with not losing as much hair in my nape due to hats and scarves for some reason. Awesome video!

[@joanb7180]

Thank you for excellent presentations. You’re definitely a subject matter expert on natural hair!!!!! I highly recommend your channel!!!!

[@jaylalowe1606]

That is such a cute hairstyle! 💛

[@just_g7140]

Ahhhh I was waiting forever for this video!!!

[@user-zx5xw4yw2e]

Very knowledgeable. We appreciate all ur vids. Thank U!

[@blackmimosa3135]

OMGGGGG! Thank you soooo much! I'm going to blow my hair out 2mor for a trim & i REALLY needed to see your video! You're SUPER formative & i learned a lot! i love learning about my natural hair. Gonna watch #609 now 😍😘😘😘😘

[@jasminesmith5447]

I wish I saw this video before I straightened my hair just yesterday. Very helpful...thanks boo!

[@lilygeetyler9499]

Great video. Loved the way you presented the information and the recap at the end. This is very helpful to me and I now understand why certain products work better for me. Thanks so much. I look forward to more videos like this.

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Lily Gee Tyler thank you so much for watching!

[@blkdiadem]

We're just going to act like we didn't see the young lady napping in the background? Lol. Thank you for the in depth information on heat protectants. I've been using the serums all wrong. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@Zucifer8]

So, say you want to straighten your hair. I get that you would use some sort of heat protectant before blow drying. But do you add heat protectant again *after* blow drying (before straightening)? In that case, for the second heat protectant, which one is best? Because I feel like the hair would just revert to curly again after the hard work. Last time I straightened my hair was years ago and I was afraid so I just braided it to stretch then just flat ironed to avoid the entire blow drying process.

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Zu8 I would use a serum after blowdrying and before flat ironing but you should only need a light amount when applying the second layer. There's nothing wrong with stretching your hair the night before flat ironing. You could use a liquid or foam heat protectant to stretch then after it's dry and elongated if you feel it's stretched enough just go straight into flat ironing. The less heat needed the better.

[@Zucifer8]

AfrikanHairGod thank you!!

[@AfrikanHairGod]

UniversoulQueen _ no if the hair is smooth and extended enough then no. But I should mention that the results of your flat ironing is mostly dependent on how smooth you get the hair prior to using the flat iron. Most people achieve this with a blowout but depending on your hair and texture you may be able to skip the blowdrying altogether. The flat iron is only there to smooth the cuticles straight and add the shine which is why you should only need one pass.

[@lndigenous]

Love, love, love how much information you give in your videos. I've always wondered what I should use; I usually just grab whatever but your video gives me such great insight.

[@esssdotLIVING]

Needed this since I’m thinking about straightening my hair soon :) Thanks babe!

[@sharnellc.lewison4419]

Great video, thanks for the info! I remember seeing a lot of people on KZbin like 4 years ago saying they flat iron NAKED hair...no product whatsoever. So cringe-worthy! Haven't seen any videos like that recently haha.

[@alldatzyall7356]

I remember one time I used both a liquid, serum (wasn't sure if liquid heat protectant was strong enough) on top of a leave in.

[@terrim.602]

Wow! I am a white woman with multi-textural hair. Mostly woman in my fam and they have baby fine, curly hair all the way to course, thick beàutiful African hair. My hair got confused somewhere when the genetics were passed out, 😂. I find liquid/foams work best near my scalp, and cream protectants are the only thing I have found that works on the mid section and the bulk of my hair. The crazy confused curls at the nape of my neck do well with serums or heavier creams in order to get any elongation. I have to manage this section because it tends to kink up into big messy, bunchy curls that disallow the rest of my hair to lay down my back and shoulders. Argan oil is the worst thing to put in my crazy confused hair! This is an insightful video. Thank you so much!

[@taimatsuko]

That was very informative. Thank you!

[@gainessv]

Thank you very much. Great information. I think this has been a problem for me so I am going to change up and see if this helps.

[@user-zx5xw4yw2e]

👋 Afrikanhairgod! I know this is old..don't know if you'll respond-hope so! Can u tell me the differences in the types of flat irons such as ceramic, tourmaline, and titanium (think those r the types). Which hair is should use one or the other.?? Or do u have a video out on that already?.. Please reply💚💚thankYouuuu

[@Kiyonce.Kartier]

Thank you for this video. I looked at tresemme's moisture rich conditioner and thought of you lol

[@thandie67]

Thank you very much indeed, this was extremely helpful. Could you please also possibly talk about the best products to use on bleached hair. I know bleaching is not good but for some reason I love it.

[@AfroKing.]

i know i need to watch this video

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Hope it helps!

[@mahoganyredd5207]

Ty. Im not gunna tell u what i was doing prev. Lol but ill try an afro G while it's wet and dry and then try some while it's dry the flat iron I should be good thanks so much

[@marleneryan8927]

Thank you for your honest information. I appreciate you!

[@StarSpell5]

Go head now. Thank you. Which is better for white hair to keep it from turning yellow.

[@Mrscocoslim]

Can you use a silicone based deep conditioner and then a serum?

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Mrscocoslim yes you can! The conditioner would be a good choice to prep your hair prior to styling to help with smoothness and manageability

[@tiabarber4312]

Mrscocoslim Good question 🤔

[@arlinec3961]

Thank you ! Very informative Video

[@mirandaajames742]

Fantastic information! Does it matter the type of silicone in the heat protectant? I.E. Water soluble/insoluble

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Scorpi Ann not unless you plan on rinsing your hair after blow drying lol they all function the same but just might give a lighter or thinner consistency to the product

[@CharleyCharlay]

Omg! I love your hair!!! It looks beautiful

[@marie7212]

Great & informative video, thank you!

[@msgeminin]

Thx for the info...ur hair looks great BTW...!

[@NuDiva14]

This was very informative! I know you don’t do product recommendations, but can you include a few examples of specific products that fall under these various categories? I get confused and overwhelmed in the store trying to figure out what’s what.

[@hiamildebraganca4825]

very very information.absolutely loved it and learned so much. what is the name of the first liquid based product that you mentioned? Designs?

[@TenaciousB20]

Thank you! Very informative

[@dombabii23]

Thank you this video was very detailed and informative 🤗

[@Mammie45]

Thank you so much🙋 so my hair is low porosity an fine, natural. I would like to blow dry my hair n keep it in like natural styles like 2 strand twist wearing it voluminous so I should try the water base or the foam base heat protectant /leave in thank you, thank you🙋 question so the paddle brush I've seen you use what kind is it 🤔like is it for texture hair or all hair types just was wondering about the bristles on the brush💁

[@ericahopkins5738]

This video came just in time, lol. I'm 14 months post relaxer and my daughter's are natural. I've been air drying our hair every wash day since Feb and our hair has gotten thick and strong. With the fall here (not really in Alabama) I don't want to risk us getting sick. This is very informative and straight to the point. Very great job!

[@devenacooks310]

This video was very helpful

[@davis1035]

I love this hairstyle, do you have a tutorial on it?

[@AfrikanHairGod]

NaturalMo no I didn't do it myself. It's just braids going into a bin with a fake ponytail

[@Brownmahfun]

Thank you sooooo much.

[@cindyben3089]

Very information thank you!

[@nicolebarnes6376]

Love this video!!

[@fatinafondren8489]

Thank you

[@shantia_30]

Very informative!

[@iluvyoungMAsomuch]

Oh my word I just discovered you right now 😊 you are fantastic very informative and you explained everything so well I want you to do my hair😘😘😘😍😍😍😍😍😘😘😍😍👌👌👌👌👌👋👋👋💯💯👌👌👌👌💯💯💯💯💯👌👌👌👋👋👋👋👋i have a question to ask you it's not about heat protectants I was wondering do you believe there's a difference between a typical flat iron and a hair straightening brush just wondering 😊 what your opinion is

[@MADPunkyHeartLESS]

Thank you for the info! 😄

[@LooneyBillies]

I time traveled today. 😂

[@SingingBeeize]

Great video! But side topic. I wish the mannequin heads actually had afro textured hair. Learning/practicing hair styling on type 1 A hair then styling a human with 4b hair does not help stylists be gentle with/manage natural hair.

[@AfrikanHairGod]

SingingBeeize the problem with that is that black people are not shaving off their hair for the sake of placing them on wefts, wigs, or mannequins. Mannequins also won't teach proper tension... I hate to say it but the only way to learn natural hair is to experience it.

[@evelynuseary3270]

SingingBeeize Hi I just wanted to let you know that you can purchase a mannequin with afro texture hair. I got mine from the beauty supply store. you ma have to ask them for it.

[@Njoofene]

My stylist added a spray heat protectant on my hair when it was soaking wet before blow drying it. Is that normal?

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Tam typically instructions will direct you to use on wet or damp hair to help the product distribute better. I forgot to mention that many spray heat protectant can also be use to mist into the hair right before flat ironing a section to help get better results on resistant hair as well.

[@Njoofene]

Thanks for clarifying.

[@oliviabrown3755]

Very nice results!! I would love to see you review Straight Silk Spray with Argan Oil by JuniorLabs. It absolutely keeps my hair soft and silky 🔥❤️🔥

[@nestaross47]

this video saved me!

[@tebu8055]

What temperature did you flat iron the models hair on?

[@AfrikanHairGod]

I can't recall probably 400F

[@kinderswat5337]

Likeee youuuu !!!!!😀😀

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Kinder Swat 😇

[@Serenityblu23]

What is the best flat iron for super thick hair?

[@shaytaylormade5244]

Serenityblu23 tourmaline cermic brands are usually just overpriced just make sure it's heavy flat iron

[@shaytaylormade5244]

Ceramic

[@DANNYTHEFROG123]

Old chicken grease doesn't protect your hair when straightening it.

[@Gorgeouscorliss]

What is the purpose of background music during reviews? It’s a horrible distraction and it interferes with the quality of your voice. If you turn-off the music maybe you voice wouldn’t echo I tried to turn up the volume to hear you but that horrible music gets louder as well.

[@AfrikanHairGod]

The music is not even that loud. And my voice is echoing because of my bathroom acoustics. Sorry this video was unsatisfactory to you. Feel free to watch someone else that do their video differently. I hope you find what you are looking for on here. Thank you for watching!

[@mathildaopperman8832]

This information was so helpful and interesting I didn't even hear anything else😁😁.. Thank you for the best information ever🤞🤞🤞🤞🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@natashyahendrix2]

Thank you