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[@monaebarr6902]

Why everybody who claims they are someone of god and raise all the hell?

[@ToniToussaint]

I've had a roommate who was similar to your statement above. Its a whole bunch of Narcs using the message to justify their negative behaviors and actions.

[@WW-kw3rt]

Depends on who their god, or God is.

[@ladivasobougie706]

I came for the drama. Stayed for the content and subscribed for the culture. 💋💋💋

[@krystalroney]

It's funny because she was nervous about the review turning consumers away, when what's actually turning people away is how she handled ONE product review lmao. She put her whole foot in her mouth lol

[@QueenAntianara]

This!!! ❤❤❤

[@lobi5104]

That rice water collection has bad reviews across the board! This is why brands need to stop bombarding the market with new lines, and focus more on selling things that are tried and true. However, I will keep using the babassu mint deep conditioner. That's the one thing Mielle has on 🔐.

[@TheeFlyGirlTee]

You hit the nail on the head sis. I think Monique is feeling the scorching heat from the Rice Water line, but its been a long time coming when she introduced the Rosemary & Mint and her LATEST fail, the Hawaiian Ginger line.

[@quenquen200726]

They need to stop jumping on bandwagons!

[@TheeFlyGirlTee]

@@quenquen200726 the real tea is Mielle likes to copy from other companies i.e. the Mane Choice... and Courtney Adeleye I heard threw a whole forest of shade. ... whew! ☕

[@Mickeii617]

@@TheeFlyGirlTee that Hawaiian Ginger. So I had used a few of the things from the pomegranate. When the ginger line came out I got bought the whole thing... I used it religiously because I was trying to set up hair schedule. After a month I saw no difference in my hair. It was straight trash.

[@curlysue0139]

Even the Hawaiian ginger collection sucked . Completely dried out my hair .

[@Moonchilling]

I’m so glad to see more people embracing their type 4 hair. When I decided to go natural in 2012 very few people on YT were doing type 4 hair.

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

Thank you for highlighting my video! A subscriber sent a DM letting me know and I love your commentary on hair typing. Also, your comment on shine vs. sheen - ON POINT!! ❤️ Okay, now let me get into this Mielle Organics segment. Lawd! 😩

[@AfrikanHairGod]

I enjoyed listening to your perspective on 4c natural hair and I love how you aren't afraid to experiment with your hair and try different things like wash n go-ING every day for a week. That is the best way of learning and experiencing your natural hair for yourself so you won't have to rely on hair typing systems and the sort as the end-all-be-all to understanding your hair. Thanks for watching and keep up the great content!

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

AfrikanHairGod ❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾

[@ebonybertelsmeyer28]

Hey Latoya Ebony🤗 I watch your channel all the time 💕

[@shantia_30]

Ok now that i've caught the rest of the live, there was no bashing in that mielle organics review. That whole back in forth from the owner was a turn off. I won't be buying mielle organics. I'll be honest i've never been wowed by their products either. After years of click bait lines and flaky products, I kinda stop using mielle anyway. I support other black own hair products. So glad we have more diversity when it comes to black own hair products.

[@aquafina6544]

Yass this right here

[@QueenAntianara]

I saw the husband come for another black woman on a Facebook post because she complained about not receiving her products and poor customer service. It was distasteful to say the least. Now this?? Naw, I'm good on Mielle. They lack business acumen and think it's appropriate to come for customers like that. I'm not with it!!

[@aquafina6544]

Regarding the Lindalynn review. Linda is always reviewing products and she is extremely honest and fair and btw she wasn't sponsored! For the owner to come for her after I spent my coin on this line makes me want to return/cancel my order. I've never tried their products and this was my 1st time. I love Linda and the miele owner just lost a good customer with a lot a hair.

[@Randomname824]

Whew Chile! I was rewatching this video yesterday and go online today to see Monique took Linda’s number off of an order and had the husband call to harass her!!! It’s too merch!!!!! She must not want Mielle to be taken seriously behaving this way!

[@ninacardoza2005]

Girlllllll, when I watched Linda's video I was like 😬🤦‍♀️😱 not again, lordddd smh

[@CrownedAndFitNFaith]

Why are we hung up on hair typing and not about learning our own stands from our own head?

[@AfrikanHairGod]

I realize many people want someone to explain and simplify their natural hair for them. Everyone's hair is as unique as their fingerprint. There are so many other factors that determine the state and condition of your hair but for some reason people cling to curl pattern, porosity, density and texture as a means of creating a guide to compare. Natural hair isn't something you can explain thru text, charts, and pictures. You have to experience it and learn it for yourself. Yeah learning all of the other things help give some perspective but people put way too much focus and emphasis on it.

[@russondaholley6415]

How can you dislike a video like this? If you're obsessed with hair, you will see how ENTERTAINING he truly is! 🤗💕🤗

[@curlynella1011]

I think some of the people he talks about gets offended or onr of their fans see it and dislike it🤔

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Thank you, I'm not everyone's cup of tea. Some people are just haters that lurk but most of the time, people are really offended by something I do/say or disagree with something. It's cool. I make my content for people like you that enjoy what I have to say and I appreciate anyone that takes the time to watch my little videos.

[@ThatChickKim]

Something about the owner of Mielle never sat right with me. Not to mention she's been known in the natural hair care community for being a copycat.

[@renaissancewoman100]

When she first came out she was basically making products for her own hair type. I think she started copying other products to get the type 4 money.

[@TayPancakes]

😂😂😂 Why am I just seeing this! Thanks & excuse the crazy energy, and butt slaps. We're crazy on my channel❤️

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Girl butt slap away! 🤣 Loved your energy, it was so refreshing! ♥️💜💖

[@danafisher8613]

Mielle isn’t moisturizing enough for my hair, and this was an honest review. She’s right split ends have to be cut PERIODT

[@sinamen516]

I thought it was just me, my hairs stays moisturized all of 5 minutes

[@daniellehannah1959]

Monique trippin' she's gonna lose customers behind her response

[@alyariel9713]

Wowwwww that Mielle section was some TEA 🐸🍵 On one hand, I can understand Monique being upset about a negative review & wanting people to know she's passionate and not money grabbing. But In that case, come out with a proper statement/press release about your line. Arguing or going back & forth with consumers looks very small & unprofessional. Black owned brands ESPECIALLY have to maintain that level of dignity & professionalism to stay competitive. This whole thing just makes me not want to buy from her. That's too bad. 😔

[@AfrikanHairGod]

I agree. There's a way to do it without coming off so extremely defensive. For example: "thank you for taking the time to review our products... I'm sorry you didn't get the results you were looking for, maybe next time you could try using it like this... I want you and your viewers to know that I am passionate about my products and haircare and would never just put out products that I don't stand by 1000%...“ She should have taken a step back and calmed down before she replied to everyone. When you feel like you are being attacked, especially for your character, it would make anyone go on the offensive, but most people probably wouldn't have made this situation as big as they did if she didn't lash out the way she did. I hope she makes a public apology for her actions if she hasn't already.

[@daniellehannah1959]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@moniquemorris5833]

H&M said the kids just came from school and they shot pictures, so there was no styling. They played and came to model. I loved the afro, but I didn't think the other style was so bad as people were making it out to be. Twitter blasted this girl for no reason. People can diss the style, not the little girl. Lol at the Mielle owner.

[@shantia_30]

I agree. I think we as black people we want a particular image of us in media. As far as the kid ad the other kids had messy hairstyles but with longer hair, I don't think it's necessarily a texture thing. I think people had a problem with the length. If the young black girl had the same style but with a longer ponytail I don't think it would have been a problem. It's all about how we black people want to see ourselves in media. I don't have the answer for that tho lol

[@ValenciaStarr]

But short hair isnt a bad thing

[@kawaiikokutan7686]

@@ValenciaStarr but it shouldn't have been forced into a pony. It could have been left out lol like there's not a problem with a tiny fro so they could have left her hair out no pony. Maybe with a head band for accent. That would have been cute

[@ValenciaStarr]

Kawaii Kokutan I think if a hair stylist did her hair it would of been fine. They know how to make messy styles look appealing.

[@kawaiikokutan7686]

@@ValenciaStarr like I understand where the girl in the video is coming from though because I have 4c hair and my own mom told me I looked unkempt with my fro that I spent AN HOUR picking out and shaping and I even put some clips in it to give it some color and she still said it looked unkempt. And my mom is black but she has looser textured hair so her hair grows down my hair grows out and up so she's just not used to it but still. They could have had a stylist put it in a cute fro or had her mom twist her hair the morning before school and let the girl rough it up

[@jennyjenjen3087]

I have 4b and 4c hair. That little girl hair was dry and breaking off. I can tell it not routinely taken of care of or moisturize. For somewho also knows about hair there are messy hair updos and hairstyles in modeling and at hair shows, but it a style and they put effort into making those styles (teezing and volume spray) there was no effort they put into doing that little girls hair. I bet they just put it into that ponytail and called it a day.

[@nozgoz]

I kind of regret ordering a bunch of Mielle products now, lol. She's unprofessional as hell.

[@brwnhilarybanks9953]

sell them like i did!!

[@nozgoz]

@@brwnhilarybanks9953 I opened and used them already 😂

[@sib9769]

I haven't tried her products but I've been hearing on social media she had a big 50% off sale during the corona lock down and people still haven't received orders from March & the company has not been responding to questions about orders.

[@brwnhilarybanks9953]

​@@sib9769 correct! i ordered from their anniversary sale and 3 weeks no shipment.. i emailed them twice no answer and i noticed their email reply turnaround went to 6 days now. I was dming and no reply and when i finally got a reply they could not even get a hold of the operations manager from the third party company they use to ship their orders. Then 2 days later my order was picked up by fedex. when i got my order i sold it. mind you i only ordered 2 items!

[@aquafina6544]

Me too

[@vettejakes]

The girl doing the pink dye is just TOO FUNNY 😂

[@bannabozo8033]

I love her personality had to subscribe

[@shantia_30]

Everytime I see an upload all I hear is "This is what you wannnnttteeeddd!!!" Lol

[@hierosgamosvibration2951]

Yaaassss!! I need that shirt asap!!!

[@shantia_30]

@@hierosgamosvibration2951 right!!!

[@clanwargods]

Lol 😆

[@denyshadials5702]

THANK YOU! I personally think people who don’t have a curl pattern should get a classification of their own. I’m tired of seeing people patronize other people for not having definition or weighed down hair after caring for and moisturizing it. Curl definition and sheen *does not* equate moisturized hair for everyone.❤️ I had a roommate who did a BUZZ CUT because she thought it was heat damage after transitioning. *It grew back the exact same way-zero curl definition.* Didn’t matter how much water/product/treatment she used, didn’t matter how long it grew-nothing. This is why people need to stop basing what a curl type is off *their own hair.* Classifications come from a *collective,* so if you don’t work with a variety of hair, Sis...how would you know what 4whatever is??👀

[@rmsgirl3180]

This. Thank you. I’ve had people tell me that my hair lacks definition because it’s dry and isn’t moisturized. I take very good care of my hair. It is always moisturized, it just LOOKS dry. My hair does not have a visible curl pattern. It looks like a ball of cotton even when drenched in butters, oils, conditioners, gel etc. I’m sick and tired of people telling me that my hair is dry because it’s not defined.

[@denyshadials5702]

RM’s Girl You’re certainly not alone nor are you doing anything wrong. I’m sorry people are patronizing for no reason, keep being great, and I wish could see your hair ❤️ I’m sure it’s just as beautiful as my old roomie’s.

[@rmsgirl3180]

Denysha Taylor Thank you. 💜

[@denyshadials5702]

Ricki B. Actually I was thinking something like Type 5 or Type 4u (undefined when wet/moisturized).

[@Honeyfaced1]

Denysha Taylor I hate this letter-number system that puts the kinkiest texture at the bottom and the straightest texture at the top. I think it’s racist and divisive and causes unnecessary tension in the natural hair community. I wish we would all agree to go by a different, more positive classification system.

[@leoskiss3390]

Chile hearing Monique(Mielle owner) trying to once again come at you tubers I’m done with her brand Period.! Will never repurchase anything else 🤬

[@AfrikanHairGod]

This ain't the first time?

[@naomiford6980]

Again?!

[@leoskiss3390]

she often deletes negative comments on her instagram and she made a “live” chat throwing a lot of shade at us customers that gave negative reviews, she said if people would learn to read the directions correctly then they wouldn’t have issues

[@bellaluvluv]

I love watching your videos. Not only do you make me laugh but I feel that you educate me when it comes to my black hair❤️❤️❤️

[@trenisepayne1691]

Exactly response is everything!! I’ve seen like 5 videos of people doing reviews giving similar opinions and I respect it 100 percent and I didn’t know we was still entertaining rice water because last time I checked rice water was cancelled so when was we profiting off it 🤣🤣

[@angelab3076]

I’m glad I didn’t get the rice water collection. Something about it when it came out just seemed fake and shabby. I’m glad I trusted my gut instincts.

[@denysedenyse4070]

I am glad i never fell for the whole rice water trend. Yes it originates and works for the Southeast Asian women of the Yao tribe and other places. But come on! I will always say that everything is not for everyone. Lets break things down for a second. Women (or men) are suppose to pour fermented stink rice water in their head for growth and health. No! Just no! There are way too many other methods to use on our hair. Just saying. 🤷

[@MoreSand12]

The H&M ad was taken after the kids came back from school, according to them. Her hair was most likely slicked down and neater that morning. When I straightened my daughter's hair for school and when she got off of the bus, it was already reverted in some places and tangled in others so I can definitely see that being the case, especially if she sweats a lot

[@leorising8074]

They didn’t have someone doing hair and makeup for a huge campaign add on set? Nope. I’m not buying that explanation

[@MoreSand12]

@@leorising8074 most likely for the teens and adults. None of the kids had their hair done

[@leorising8074]

MoreSand12 I can’t actually find the campaign’s pic on google so I can’t fully assume that

[@MoreSand12]

@@leorising8074 Google image search h&m hair and it's part of the first few results. They all have messy hair. And of course, straight hair doesn't shrink so to their "messiness" isn't as drastic as type 4 hair reverting, but the other girls have messy buns and tangled hair

[@MoreSand12]

@@simplybri3608 This. Or how people used to go in on Blue Ivy for no reason

[@yolot8219]

Someone should send her a memo that she did more to bash her brand. You can't make someone love your products. Commenting however, can make people refrain from purchasing your products that I never liked anyway.

[@lgfuad4lyf]

I think the real problem with the add is what you said, it's a bad representation for dark skinned black girls with 4c hair. They didnt take care of it before forcing it into that "messy" pony tail. They need to MOISTURIZE her hair properly to make it malleable safely it looked like it was forced into that pony tail dry with some water. No leave in, nothing. They could have done something like what you said like mini twists with some frizz. They definatelyndidnt have a stylist on that shoot that knew how to do her hair that's disrespectful. I've been on shoots and no one knew what to do with my hair. Her hair is probably damaged from being a child model. They are very rough with hair and 4c hair cant take that much manipulation

[@NaturallyNerdeeNicol]

I have come to the personal conclusion that these hair lines in the store are not worth my money. The small batch indy brands online seem to still get it. These brands may have started off one way but over time I have just not found the quality they initially possessed.

[@NaturalMonroe]

Yes I love me some small indie brands

[@TheeFlyGirlTee]

@@NaturalMonroe me too... not only it is usually more intimate with their interactions with customers but also the time, effort and passion they put into their products

[@bobfryfish]

Did Mielle Organics change their ingredients ? The gel isn’t as good.

[@TheeFlyGirlTee]

@@bobfryfish which line in Mielle?

[@monicaDD]

I’m so happy to see you again. I love this format especially since you used to do videos and you’re licensed. The funniest moment with this one when you said I like when they look like me. I was crying laughing!!! Be blessed!

[@AfrikanHairGod]

💐😘❤️

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Omfg 3 days later and the video is done processing and the live chat is finally posted. Hopefully no one is still experiencing issues with playing back the entire video.

[@vettejakes]

Yay!!! I’m glad you’re getting better. 🙏🏾

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Me too! 😭

[@quickpstuts412]

I literally see no difference in the black girl's hair and the others in H&M ad, sorry. Because of he texture and length, there was not much they could do with a bun/puff. I think it speaks to how uncomfortable we still are with seeing 4C messy. All the kids have edges that are not going into the bun/ponytail. The only difference is her hair doesn't hang down on the black girls. It sticks out like 4C hair does. We hate seeing it that way. I think many are just triggered by what they don't like about their own 4C hair. What were they supposed to do with her texture and length of hair if they wanted a messy bun/pony like the other girls? So should they have given her a neater afro? Should they have slicked her edges? Why? That defeats the purpose. They didn't slick anyone else's edges. So what is the appropriate hairstyle for her? I've yet to see anyone suggest something. Because if you say it should have been more presentable then that defeats the purpose given this was supposed to be messy. I'm sorry, but that puff is the equivalent given the texture differences. If she had 3C curls, the shorter hairs would have hung down her neck and people wouldn't have cared.

[@AfrikanHairGod]

It has nothing to do with her curl pattern for me. Check one of the comment threads below. I explained my reasoning for my stance on her hair.

[@quickpstuts412]

@@AfrikanHairGod Yeah I read your point and I see what you're saying too. I didn't think you were judging her pattern. I was mostly responding to some other comments here. I also think you being a hairstylist, you're also looking at it from your perspective. So I definitely get that. Love your videos Narada! I live for your streams during these times. Thank you for the time you put into them.

[@halim1582]

@@quickpstuts412 I agree

[@kerianal9456]

The youtuber is linda lyn and she just posted another video yesterday about what’s been going on

[@dorethamcelliott4900]

Monique was in her feeling because the line was getting rave reviews. If you're going to call a line Rice Water, it should be in the first 5-6 ingredients and not 13th. The line is not trash but the instructions are not really clear. I have another line that features Rice Water and next to making my own this is great. The young lady did not bash her she spoke her truth, it's called FREEDOM OF SPEECH.

[@karmikarm1079]

I noticed this with all her lines. The featured ingredients in the product name are not even in the top 5. I love the pomegranate and honey line but neither one of those ingredients are in the top 5. The same goes for the honey and ginger line.

[@chantem175]

Every time I see a Dominican blowout I want one but I have to keep reminding myself when I did get it done my hair broke off. My hair can’t take the stress 😫

[@AfrikanHairGod]

No one's hair can to be honest. Only when it's done properly. The problem is most of them don't.

[@iateyursandwiches]

The name is based on an old meme in back in late 2000s. I just never got around to or felt the need to change it lol

[@FayeInTheCity]

I love your channel so much!

[@danafisher8613]

A dime size amount??? That’s NOTHING even on my hair a dime size isn’t gonna get my whole head???? Yeah that’s bogus I’m sorry she’s right.

[@brittanyj5311]

I agree with you. I need three quarters sizes for once section of my hair.

[@CNJL1]

IMO, the problem with the hm ad was that the little black girl’s hair was just messy while the other little girls had “styled” messy hair. I think there is a way to style kinky hair to look messy in a stylish way but that comes with experience with natural hair. Maybe we are expecting too much from others when most of us don’t even wear our natural hair. I do agree with her statement that black people don’t like black hair but I can’t stand when naturals complain about representation while not wearing their natural hair in the video. It’s just a little pet peeve. I do feel bad for the little girl. I hope she wasn’t affected by the internet outrage.

[@alyariel9713]

Hmmm.. 🤔 I may be in the minority here, but I think black people can be their own worse critics sometimes. I never understood the HM ad criticism. The same people upset at the HM ad were talking about Gabby Douglas' hair during the London Olympics. She was an athlete for God's sake; her hair is not going to look perfect. Simone Biles & Clarissa Sheilds faced this as well ..And outside of sports-- I remember people CRUCIFYING Blue IVY Carter when she was a baby for her hair. A very large percentage of those comments about the hair being "messy", "unkempt", "uncombed", "nappy" etc were from black women. Why do we personally put black models, athletes, singers, KIDS, under such a scope of needing to look perfect all the time? I taught in elementary schools & many black girls looked like that model. Let's not pretend like we don't see messy hair very often. xD I understand racist systemic nuances that have conditioned us to feel this way, but literally at times it's gone too far--becoming so internalized we shoot ourselves in the foot. Even when I first went natural and bigchopped, the BRUNT of the criticism I received was from black women. We need to do better lifting each other up. 😔♥️

[@heyyashleyyy2669]

They would’ve been better off just giving her an afro

[@lynebessi4410]

I don't think "styles" messy is a thing black people are neat freak when it came to hair. There is not one black hair style who can be considered messy. Most people who have issue with this little girl wanted edge control on that little girl hair. The question is why are we so obsess with " neat"or "done" hair so much so that some of us don't have edges any more

[@ladonna1902]

@@lynebessi4410 I'll be so glad when this edges or baby hair trend is over. Because to me it looks women pasting and gluing their hair to their foreheads. Some women even went as far as relaxing their edges to get them to lay down. My edges don't lay down no matter how much product or edge control I put on them. The few times I have tried to lay my edges, they curled up as soon as I sweated or took a shower. So I just let my edges do what they do and they want to curl up into coils.

[@ladonna1902]

@@alyariel9713 I was so done when people were complaining about Gabby Douglas and some of the other black female athletes at the Olympics. It was nobody but other black women complaining. These are some of the top athletes in the world. What was ironic is that one of the women that was complaining looked overweight from the looks of her avatar. These women are out here winning gold medals. But one of the women complaining looks like she would be out of breath if she climbed a flight of stairs.

[@TheCarnivoreSoprano]

I am one of those people that dont have a curl pattern at all. People always try to tell me something is wrong with me but no, it's been that way my whole life. It's hard to deal with and it doesnt do what other people's hair does. Right now my hair is braided.

[@SunniDae333]

Your beard looks amazing, Narada 😍

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Thank you!

[@mscdilly51]

Gotta love those KZbin algorithms!! I was watching a vid where someone brought up Mielle and what they did to Linda. Now here I am.

[@AndraJapan2]

Sparks my favorite dye 😭😂 it’s not permanent it’s semi permanent. I been using it for 6 years. It just doesn’t come off easy like most dye. Only reason it’s my go to. She had sparks Magenta semi permanent.

[@bridgetteknox8319]

As far as the H&M ad. Im wondering how many stylist that looks like you and me was working on that ad. I grew up with natural hair. There is so many children who's parents have relaxed their child's hair. They don't even know how to care for their own. There is a lot of black stylist who don't have a clue as to what to do with natural hair unless it's relaxed. I have seen countless celebrities interviews, and they have complained about stylist not knowing what to do with their hair. I encountered a lot when I was in cosmetology school. I would get the clients with natural hair because the instructors didn't even know what to do. Thank God for my upbringing. My granny taught me well about natural hair. I have passed it on to my daughter's. I am trying to save and promote healthy hair one afro puff at a time.❤️

[@powellkatie123]

THIS VIDEO has more views than Linda’s original review. WHAT was Monique & her husband THINKING LMAO. it’s never acceptable to come for someone like this, but it’d be different if the product review had 1 million views

[@Mrs.Adrian]

So mad I missed this live 😭 we need a schedule/calendar

[@brittanyj5311]

Three lathers of shampoo work for me very well. 2 lathers of clarify shampoo and 1 moisturizer shampoo. My hair not itching any more after I wash it. I also use a manual shampoo brush I brought from Amazon to help me with build up and massaging my scalp.

[@misspuddin2001]

I do the same thing. Never been a cowash girl. Never understood it. Shampoo only. My hair has to be clean.

[@brittanyj5311]

@@misspuddin2001 I just started a few days ago. I used to do just two lathers.

[@angelinafuller1983]

Ok see now after listening to the conversation between Lynn and Mielle, I pray Lynn continues to b honest about the brand. I appreciate and trust her opinion. I just hope moving forward to avoid hurting the owner of theses brands that Lynn and the others keep it real and do not change. Honesty is key for me. Pls keep the reviews real Lynn. Love you. 💘

[@LoB912]

The second chick is jokes with the box DYE 🤣😭🤣

[@angelinafuller1983]

Why can't theses companies have just one brand that truly works. I stop believing in the company when I start to see several "growth" products. I just do and use whatever. My hair grows fine for five dollars or less.

[@AfrikanHairGod]

People have different expectations on what it means for a product to "work." One of the biggest reasons why these companies are profiting so much is because people want instant gratification and instant results. The products don't make your hair grow or flourish; they assist and help to promote healthy hair growth. Once people begin to understand that their hair is not something to be fixed and something to be accepted and learned they will not become victims of natural hair commercialism.

[@rachelk4914]

I’ve seen several negative reviews on that Meille rice water line.

[@myluvdjm]

I have it and I like it...no complaints here but to each her own

[@asho345]

I would be upset if I were the owner too. Linda’s review was off and probably influenced others to review the line negatively. Who complains about having to use multiple products? And who uses a leave in as a styler?

[@Purplesunday1111]

@@asho345 last I checked you can use a leave in as a styler. I know, it works for me

[@SSNUTHIN]

Damn I was an hour in yesterday and wanted to come back and now i clearly missed something x.x

[@ARTISTIKAA]

FYI 👉The video on Japanese Straightener it’s called a “KERATINA” by many Dominican stylist used it we referred it to be that. It’s exactly the same process. When it first came out it had a very strong smell actually it had a health hazard because it had a very strong chemical that came out in the news that it caused Cancer “KERATINA” product I believe it came from Brazil supposedly they are different quality but I used it once and my hair just started breaking I never used it again!!! Thanks for sharing information!

[@melanie_carmella]

After I did the bc I noticed my hair in the front was straight and curly (3b) I cut my hair numerous times. I was shocked that I had multiple hair types.

[@BabyGirlRegineWhite]

You asked to see the back 1:000:14 she gave you back!!!!!

[@zholderburk]

I love your videos! Please, would you do a video on BLACK OWNED Hair products. Thank you

[@ToniToussaint]

I detangle on damp hair and notice less breakage

[@marianb2530]

You are known for your water drinking AHG...I am still trying to get my water in....and it has been how many years? 😄 What was the medication you were using? Because I am having a rough time with my hands...it pees and comes back again. I know what things flare it up, like harsh detergents and anti-microbial soaps. I just have to NOT use those items. Not only that, I do not have the proper gloves for cleaning. Thank you AHG if you can answer my questions. It has been a struggle.

[@ramenman3373]

If you get a relaxer can that change the way your hair grows or something. I have literal spots on my head where it grows out and doesn’t curl. I thought it was damaged until I was watching it grow and grow and it still doesn’t curl. Can anyone explain or help me?

[@icameisaws4829]

The butt smack reactions 😂😂

[@mmrrtup]

@that_loulou is my stylist here in Miami, FL. She is the BEST! with tightly coiled natural hair. And her daughters hair is not finger coiled. She trained it to curl on its own that way.

[@thatloulou]

😆😂🥰 I appreciate you for watching and giving your feedback. The product on my client hair was simply designed essentials mousse. Also my sink works 😂, it’s not clogged. I was detangling her hair in water with conditioner.

[@AfrikanHairGod]

😂😭🤣 @ the sink. That's really interesting... I have never considered detangling the hair with conditioner in a sink filled with water... That's a really smart idea. I definitely have to give that a try next time. Thank you for the tip! I really love how meticulous you are with sculpting curls and shaping your cuts. Keep up the excellent work! 💯👏🏾👍🏾

[@thatloulou]

Yes do try it. Thank you 😊 🥰.

[@adwoamk8918]

I have to agree with Monique to a certain extent, the last 2 mins of the video Linda's tone changed and she went from addressing Mielle to addressing Monique and straight out calling her a money grab. I can see why she was offended. The problem is how this whole thing has been addressed by Monique and her husband. It's not acceptable or professional, and I think sometimes these companies take black consumers for granted when they get established.

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Regardless of how her tone shifted, it's her opinion and her thoughts. I agree with you, it's how Monique responded. She has a right to feel offended and to try to defend her products and her character. I'm sure Linda has done reviews raving about Mielle products in the past promoting and supporting her business. To throw that all away and turn on her because of one disapproving review just to harass and attack her is unacceptable. When you are the face of a business and brand you have to conduct yourself accordingly. I can never support Mielle after how this has all went down. They both need to maybe have a live stream together so that they can hash and talk this out, resolve this conflict, and save the look of her brand and business.

[@sunshinesunflowerz1647]

Do you make house calls? I need a hair overhaul

[@Yahna.The.Artist]

3:12:00 Mic drop. Sis point is VALID. I completely disagree with the other kids hair being aesthetically pleasing but her’s being an issue.

[@ayaanhersi6506]

Just noticed that you got a copyright strike for the Instagram posts you watched at the end of the live . Maybe a good idea to mute that part before the owner of mielle see it and decide to become petty😂 love your videos ♥️

[@AfrikanHairGod]

She don't wanna get petty with me unless she wanna get the Cynthia treatment 😂

[@ayaanhersi6506]

Yikessss😂😆

[@rachelk4914]

We need need those first 2 hours❤️❤️

[@kyliedrinks1]

Yeah I can see the full 4 hours on my phone but on my laptop it's cut down to 2 hours

[@rachelk4914]

I’d like to switch to my iPad but it’s too old for the new version of KZbin 😣

[@lifewithdeedee3392]

You shaved your hair😳 omg I need to come sit in your chair this week😫

[@Moonchilling]

Also Mielle isn’t the only catty owner. It seems that Naturally United Curls attacked MAD Curls when the mom didn’t have nice things to say about the company’s response to a broken jar that she received.

[@wannellalawson4001]

You are so informative. Are you still doing hair?

[@AfrikanHairGod]

No not at the moment

[@brendajones5895]

I can get better results without the heat in my hair !! Effortless !!!!!!

[@gingersnaps997]

This was interesting. I am kind of glad I did not purchase the hair mask. I have not tried the products yet, but maybe I will this weekend. The reviews are not good at all. She should just work to make the line better.

[@lovealways01]

Which video did you discuss Mo Knows Hair?

[@AfrikanHairGod]

#759

[@rmaddwilliams5064]

I love LaToya(my namesake 🥰🥰) so informative!

[@shantia_30]

Aaaaww my video cut off at 2 hours. What happened. Cut off right when he went to the bathroom on the miele organic comments

[@AfrikanHairGod]

You may have to try watching on a different platform it's doing that for some people for some reason. The video still isn't done processing from last night

[@raquelparrish693]

That whole bashing of Lynda was in poor taste. Seen plenty of her other reviews of Mielle from her she always gave them the best reviews. I thought she was getting free products and being paid for them. When I did buy their products it’s the Rosemary Mint or the White Peony loved that leave in. But after all that with Lynda I’m not buying them until Mielle finds themselves and learns how to talk to a valued customer. They wasn’t giving her any handouts but anywho.I like what your doing here I actually learn a few things here and find people I don’t know to follow. Like Tay Pancakes she’s funny so I had to go follow her. Oh and her hair was probably lighter in the front because she started in the front when she bleached her hair and dyed it. But it came cute when she was done anyway.

[@danafisher8613]

She’s in business to make money at the end of the day and not everyone is going to like your products. Hell I don’t like her products wow... This video was super chill . She’s blaming it on legality issues and you HAVE to Be unclear .... Is she for real right now??????!!!! If you were trying to educate then you just do that and that’s that... what does sustainability have to do with bashing which there was none... I’m am SUPER through with Ms Rodriquez and her unmoisturizing products... THAT is BASHING By the WAY so Pull up Ma am 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@tamicablanding]

First and last time I want to the Dominicans I had to big chop because of all the heat damage. And she dyed my heat with a too high developer now my hair is reddish brown in the front

[@dobeus8957]

She reminds me of one of the Mary Mary sisters

[@simoneymone89]

What days do you stream live? I wanna come to the live party

[@AfrikanHairGod]

I don't have a schedule it's once every few days. Make sure you set your notification bell. I usually stream during the late afternoon/early evening.

[@simoneymone89]

AfrikanHairGod got it. Thanks.

[@SoNewOrleans1]

Perhaps they should have been more involved in fixing the problem instead of creating one.

[@JAVONEETHEMOMMY]

I will say a lot of ppl do not moisturize their hair enough with water n need to condition more. I watched a girl wash n comb her hair so quick wit lil product n complained about lack of curl pattern. I washed n conditioned her hair n showed her she was doin it wrong

[@user-zx5xw4yw2e]

11:46. Yes he did say that. That's so old.

[@AfroKing.]

How come the first 2 hours are missing?

[@AfrikanHairGod]

The video must still be processing. Some people said they had to use a different platform to view the video entirely (mobile, desktop).

[@AfrikanHairGod]

I'm able to view it from start to finish though

[@brittanyj5311]

Have anyone was told your hair is itchy because it is growing not that it dirty?

[@yagirlwynter214]

Her leave in conditioner make my hair dry

[@dorethamcelliott4900]

I meant the line WAS NOT getting positive reviews,

[@angelinafuller1983]

Naprural 85 put it out there, but let's still be honestly opinionated. I love real news, this is what keep me watching.

[@sweetmango4190]

What happenned ? Whole chuncks of the livstream are missing ! O_O

[@AfrikanHairGod]

It should be there is working fine for me

[@sweetmango4190]

Thank for let me know. It's weird : on my laptop the stream is 2h long and l have the full stream in my phone. At least I can enjoy it from my phone now 😁

[@trillian03]

@@AfrikanHairGod I got the same problem, it starts at the 2h mark... in the middle of you commenting some juicy drama but it's impossible to know what's about XD

[@party__poison]

@@AfrikanHairGod same here! its also 2hrs long on my laptop but fully avaliable on my phone. the video also glitches when i open it on desktop

[@AfrikanHairGod]

@@party__poison the video seems to be still processing, which is why the live chat isn't posted

[@brittanyj5311]

I finally got the first two hours on Microsoft edge on my laptop. Just the the missing first two hours not the whole 4 hours. hope it helps y'all out.

[@cateyes2103]

Dang I've tried, ME, IE, Chrome, Firefox and my phone and I can only see the 2nd half :(

[@brittanyj5311]

@@cateyes2103 sorry that mess up

[@AfrikanHairGod]

@@cateyes2103 I really don't know why it's doing that. It's not even posting the live chat which is pissing me off. KZbin is fucking up

[@cateyes2103]

@@AfrikanHairGod The whole thing is showing now. Yay!

[@AfrikanHairGod]

@@cateyes2103 after 3 days it finally finished processing. You should see the live chat too

[@Hexa1123]

People are used to uncritical support and opposing comments they can delete. They just can't take your review videos out here 🤣

[@TriniGirlNatural]

Facts

[@chrissymcdow8610]

I never like Mielle products! The styling products flake like crazy!

[@Sweetpea3051]

4a-c hair on kids is awesome. The little black girls hair could have looked more well maintained. It’s clear someone took her short hair and tugged it into a tight ponytail. It would have been super cute just free and wild. The style just wasn’t becoming for her.

[@lc4404]

Regarding the H&M ad, the little girl's hair looked straightened and damaged. Clearly her hair didn't come out of her head like that. It would've been different if the hair was looking healthy. We all know how black kids go to school with a neat hairstyle and come back home with lots of flyaways because they've been playing all day. This wasn't it and to me as well the hair itself (not the hairstyle) looked unkept.

[@TheDaneyeledee]

Completely agree! My issue isn’t her hair being messy, it’s that her hair doesn’t look healthy. It looks damaged, which plays into the stereotype that black people cant "grow" their hair and that our hair is unkept.

[@tamicablanding]

Y she put split end therapy on her scalp?

[@AfrikanHairGod]

She probably felt like it was a serum that her hair and scalp could benefit from. Honestly the products were just vague overall

[@vyxenthemua]

The girl at the 36:43 mark looks like the woman from mary mary.

[@Msomifabien]

I literally love Taypancakes